behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; You should act like an adult; Dont behave like a fool; What makes her do this way?; The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people

[ Syn: act , do ]

behave in a certain manner; She carried herself well; he bore himself with dignity; They conducted themselves well during these difficult times

[ Syn: acquit , acquit , bear , bear , deport , deport , conduct , conduct , comport , comport , carry , carry ]

behave well or properly; The children must learn to behave

[ Syn: comport ]