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behave
verb
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
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bɪˈheɪv
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verb
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
“You should act like an adult”
verb
behave well or properly
“The children must learn to behave”
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You should act like an adult
Don't behave like a fool
What makes her do this way?
The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
The children must learn to behave
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