bɪˈheɪv v. 1 intr. a
act or
react (in a specified way) (behaved well). b (esp. to or of a child)
conduct oneself properly. c (of a
machine etc.)
work well (or in a specified way) (the
computer is
not behaving today). 2 refl. (esp. of or to a child)
show good manners (behaved herself). øbehave
towards treat (in a specified way). ill-behaved having
bad manners or conduct. well-behaved having good manners or conduct. [BE+ HAVE]