Definition Synonyms
Definition of behaving - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
conductRare way someone acts or conducts themselvesRare
- His constant misbehaving led to complaints about his behaving.
Adjective
polite conductRare conducting oneself in a polite or proper wayRare
- She is behaving very well at the dinner.
Origin of behaving
English, behave (conduct oneself) + -ing (action)
Terms with behaving included in their meaning
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good manners
behaving in a way that is considerate and not rude
behavior
behaving in a mischievous or disobedient way
behavior
always acting or behaving in the same way
disposition
usual way of behaving or thinking
romantic behavior
person behaving romantically in love
social behavior
start behaving more open and confident in social situations
humorous behavior
animal behaving in a humorous way
obedience
obedient male child or person behaving like one
maturity
accept responsibilities and stop behaving childishly
rebellious man
man known for breaking rules or behaving rebelliously
everyday situations
stop behaving in an expected role
behavior
describing a woman behaving in a masculine way
robotlike routine
action of behaving with mechanical precision
stop silliness
stop behaving in a silly way
mental illness
crazy or mad, behaving irrationally
controlled behavior
behaving in a controlled and organized way
behavior
talking or behaving in a silly way
conform behavior
start behaving or thinking like others in a group
behavior
behaving in a strange or foolish way
violence
behaving violently and destructively
violent behavior
behaving in a violent and uncontrollable way
impressive behavior
behaving in a way to impress others
personality
person's usual manner of thinking or behaving
cruel person
person behaving in a cruel, oppressive way
Examples of behaving in a sentence
His behaving at the ceremony was noted as respectful and professional. The children are behaving nicely at the party. He's behaving appropriately in the meeting.
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- French:comportement, bien élevé, ...
- German:Verhalten, anständig, ...
- Italian:comportamento, educato, ...
- Spanish:comportamiento, educado, ...
- Portuguese:comportamento, comportado, ...
- Chinese:行为, 表现得体的, ...
- Japanese:行動, 礼儀正しい, ...
- Arabic:سُلُوك, مُهَذَّب, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְנַהֲגוּת, מִתְנַהֵג בְּנִימוּס, ...
- Russian:поведение, воспитанный, ...
- Ukrainian:поведінка, ввічливий, ...
- Hindi:व्यवहार, शिष्ट, ...
Definition of behave - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
social conductact in a socially acceptable way
- Children should behave in public.
2.
general conductact in a certain way
- Children must behave at the dinner table.
3.
behaviorTECH. function in a usual or expected wayTECH.
- The machine behaved as expected during the test.
Expressions with behave
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refrain from acting out or causing trouble
He promised to behave himself at the party.
uses sarcasm to comment on someone's conduct
What a way to behave, arriving late again!
act with impractical idealism or romanticism
She decided to behave quixotically, chasing her impossible dreams.
Origin of behave
English, be (exist) + have (possess)
Examples of behave in a sentence
He needs to behave at the dinner table. Students should behave during the lecture. He was told to behave in the meeting. The software behaved correctly after the update. During the trial, the car behaved predictably.
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- French:se comporter, agir, ...
- German:benehmen, verhalten, ...
- Italian:comportarsi bene, comportarsi, ...
- Spanish:comportarse, comportar, ...
- Portuguese:comportar-se, portar-se, ...
- Chinese:表现得体, 表现, ...
- Japanese:行儀よくする, 行動する, ...
- Arabic:تَصَرَّفَ, عَمِلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְנַהֵג, לִנְהוֹג, ...
- Russian:вести себя, поступать, ...
- Ukrainian:поводитися, працювати, ...
- Hindi:अच्छा व्यवहार करना, व्यवहार करना, ...
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