Behave
Be·have
Behave
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Behaved; p. pr. & vb. n. Behaving
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To manage or govern in point of behavior; to discipline; to handle; to restrain. [Obs.]
He did behave his anger ere 't was spent.
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To carry; to conduct; to comport; to manage; to bear; -- used reflexively.
Those that behaved themselves manfully.
Behave
v. i.
- To act; to conduct; to bear or carry one's self; as, to behave well or ill.