American English
/bɪˈheɪvd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of behave
Acted, or has or had acted, in a way that followed social rules or was acceptable to other people.
Practice out loudActed, or has or had acted, in a way that followed social rules or was acceptable to other people.
The children behaved well during the school assembly.
She has always behaved courteously in public.
Use behaved well or behaved badly, not behaved good or behaved bad.
Acted, worked, or reacted in a particular way, or has or had done so.
The printer behaved strangely after the repair.
This material behaved differently under pressure.
to act politely and follow the rules
You need to behave yourself at dinner.
Before -ing, drop the final e: behave → behaving.