Another word for behave
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Another word for behave
VERB
To act
See also:To act in a specified or proper way
- keep out of mischief
- stay in line
- shape-up
- toe-the-line
- toe the mark
- keep-the-peace
- avoid offense
- act-one-s-age
- be on one's best behavior
- discipline oneself
- manage oneself
- mind one's manners
- reform
- observe the law
- observe the rules
- play one's part
- obey
- be orderly
- mind-one-s-p-s-and-q-s
- act properly
- be civil
- be good
- be nice
- observe the golden rule
- act with decorum
- acquit oneself well
- demean oneself
- handle oneself
- comport oneself
- deport (oneself)
- acquit oneself
- conduct (oneself)
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Synonym Study
- Demean suggests behavior or appearance that is indicative of the specified character trait she demeaned herself like a gracious hostess
- Acquit suggests behavior in accordance with the duties of one's position or with one's obligations the rookie acquitted himself like a major leaguer
- Comport and esp. deport suggest behavior in accordance with the fixed rules of society they deported themselves like gentlemen
- Conduct implies the direction or guidance of one's actions in a specified way she conducted herself well at the trial
- Behave , used reflexively (as also the other words in this comparison), implies action in conformity with the required standards of decorum did the children behave themselves?
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