Collocations for "behave"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "behave" in context.
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behave
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- behave [poorly, badly, responsibly, well, properly]
- behave more [respectfully, responsibly, kindly]
- behave with [respect, integrity, dignity]
- behave [differently, similarly]
- (stop) behaving like [a child, an adult, a savage]
- (please) behave yourself
- behave!
- behave (themselves) at [home, school, work]
- behave as [expected, predicted]
- this [plastic, wood, metal] behaves strangely
- [does, will, may, would, should] (not) behave
- the way [people, animals, children] behave
- teach [them, your dog, your child] to behave
- [that's, is] no way to behave
'behave' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):