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behave

behave

Meaning of behave

English

to act in a particular way, especially with other people

Deutsch

sich in einer bestimmten Weise im sozialen Umgang verhalten

behave

Pronunciation

British English
/bɪˈheɪv/
American English
/bɪˈheɪv/

behave with German translation

behave usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The children are supposed to behave.

Die Kinder sollen sich benehmen.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He knows how to behave at the table.

Er kann sich bei Tisch gut benehmen.

behave synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between behave, act, carry oneself, and comport oneself

🇬🇧English

act in a certain way (act like)

B1very often

ENDon't just say you're sorry — act like you mean it.

Advanced: broader words

C
🇬🇧English
carry oneself

the way you hold yourself

B2rare word

ENShe carries herself with confidence.

C
🇬🇧English
comport oneself

very formal, old-fashioned

C1very rare word

ENHe comported himself with great professionalism.

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behave meaning: what does it mean?

to act in a particular way, especially with other people

behave pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

behave is pronounced as /bɪˈheɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

behave definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Kinder sollen sich benehmen. Translation: The children are supposed to behave.

Is behave part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, behave can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is behave part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, behave can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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