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In some senses, behave is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
behave
/bɪˈheɪv/
verb 4
Collocations
13(verb.)
ADV
impeccably, perfectly, well
aggressively, badly, disgracefully, outrageously
The student who behaved aggressively during the meeting was asked to leave.
appropriately, correctly, properly, responsibly
The children behaved appropriately during the museum visit and listened to the guide carefully.
improperly, irresponsibly | rationally, reasonably | stupidly, unreasonably | normally | oddly, out of character, strangely, suspiciously
accordingly
If you follow the rules, your employees will behave accordingly.
naturally
When children play with their friends, they behave more naturally than when their parents are watching.
PREP
as if/though
She behaved as though she hadn't heard the criticism from her coach.
like
My teenage son started behaving like a responsible adult after he got his first job.
towards
The teacher always behaves kindly towards students who try their best.
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