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Uncommonbehaves
The correct spelling is behaves.
How to pronounce behaves
verb
Say it like: Beh-ave-s
The correct spelling is behaves. To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way. For example: "You need to behave yourself, young lady."
Usage Examples
“You need to behave yourself, young lady.”
“He behaves like a child whenever she's around.”
“His mother threatened to spank him if he didn't behave.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.
- 2.To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
- 3.To conduct, manage, regulate (something).
- 4.To act in a polite or proper way.
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