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behave
verb
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Divide behave into syllables:

be · have

How to pronounce behave:

Definition of behave:

behave (verb):
to conduct oneself in a particular way
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way

Synonyms for behave:

footlestormrelaxromanticizepretendmenacedawdlesaucefreezerage
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Antonyms for behave:

hesitatefaildecreasemissidlerefrainneglectconsumeholdgive
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