behave

v. act in a particular manner, conduct oneself

Verb
1. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
(synonym) act, do
(hyponym) act involuntarily, act reflexively
(verb-group) act, play, act as
2. behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
(synonym) acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
(hypernym) hold, carry, bear
(hyponym) fluster
(verb-group) hold, carry, bear
3. behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave"
(synonym) comport
(antonym) misbehave, misconduct, misdemean
(hypernym) act, move
(hyponym) walk

(v. t.)
To manage or govern in point of behavior; to discipline; to handle; to restrain.
  

(v. t.)
To carry; to conduct; to comport; to manage; to bear; -- used reflexively.
  

(v. i.)
To act; to conduct; to bear or carry one's self; as, to behave well or ill.
  

v. n.
چلنا , برتنا , پيش آنا

Synonyms and related words:
acquit, act, act toward, act well, be good, be nice, bear, behave toward, carry, comport, conduct, control, cope with, deal by, deal with, demean, deport, direct, disport, do, do by, do right, function, go on, handle, make, make as if, manage, misbehave, move, operate, perform, play, play the game, practice, proceed, quit, react, respond to, serve, take, treat, use, work