a. To conduct oneself in a specified way, especially in relation to others; exhibit behavior: The child behaved badly at the party. b. To conduct oneself in a proper way: I told the child to behave. 2. To act, react, function, or perform in a particular way: This fabric behaves well even in hot weather. v.tr. 1. More @Wikipedia
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