Behave
(verb)
- To act or conduct oneself in a particular way.
- To act in a proper or expected manner.
- To show good manners and follow rules.
Origin:
From middle english behaven, from old english behabban (“to have, hold, possess, comport oneself, conduct oneself”), equivalent to be- + have.
Examples:
- The children need to behave in class.
- He always behaves professionally in meetings.
- The guests were asked to behave appropriately at the wedding.
- She didn't behave very well at the party last night.
- The dogs were trained to behave around other animals.