Synonyms for

Behaving

Verb / bɪˈheɪvɪŋ / Another word for behaving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to act in a particular way, especially to behave well

Synonyms & similar words

deport comport misbehave act acquit bear do conduct carry behave act conduct perform do function operate react treat manner carriage demeanor deportment bearing keep conform comply obey

Synonyms by register

Formal

acting conducting oneself performing

Informal

acting up being good on one's best behavior

Literary

comporting demeaning

Antonyms

misbehaving disobedient naughty unruly disruptive insolent rude

Common collocations

  • behaving badly
  • behaving well
  • behaving oneself
  • behaving properly
  • behaving like
  • behaving in a way
  • behaving with

Word family

noun behavior
verb behave
adjective behaved
adverb behaviorally

Usage note

Often used with adverbs to describe the manner of actions, such as 'behaving well' or 'behaving badly'. Can also imply adherence to social norms or expectations.

Example sentences

  1. My dog was behaving badly at the park today.
  2. You should always behave politely when you visit someone's house.
  3. The teacher praised the students for behaving well during the exam.
  4. He needs to learn how to behave properly in public places.
  5. I don't like the way you are behaving towards your friends.

Quotes

  • A man who is not a fool can grow up to be anything he wants to be, as long as he behaves himself.
  • We have no other means of recognizing a work of art than our feeling for it.
  • The way a man behaves with his wife and children, the way he carries himself in his home, and the way he conducts himself in public reveal more about him than anything else.

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