The kids behaved well at grandma’s yesterday.
Synonyms and examplesactTwo men were acting suspiciously in the car park.
conduct yourselfCaptain Bingham has conducted himself in a manner unbecoming to an officer.
comport yourselfformalShe comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
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be on your best behaviourUK
well behavedapproving
good
as good as gold
angel
obedient
polite
behaviourUK
conduct
comportmentformal
demeanourUKformal
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To behavemeans to act in a particular way. If you behave yourself, youbehave well. A person, usually a child, who behaves well, can be described aswell behaved.Someone's behaviouris the way that they behave.