behave

(v) behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
- 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
act, do,
(v) behave in a certain manner
- She carried herself well
- he bore himself with dignity
- They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
deport, acquit, comport, conduct, bear, carry,
(v) behave well or properly
- The children must learn to behave
comport,

act do deport acquit comport conduct bear carry

misbehave misconduct misdemean

behalf