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behave

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To manage or govern in point of behavior; to discipline; to handle; to restrain.

To carry; to conduct; to comport; to manage; to bear; -- used reflexively.

To act; to conduct; to bear or carry one's self; as, to behave well or ill.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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She carried herself well Source: Internet

he bore himself with dignity Source: Internet

They conducted themselves well during these difficult times Source: Internet

You should act like an adult Source: Internet

Don't behave like a fool Source: Internet

What makes her do this way? Source: Internet

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