Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Behaves.
Behaves - as a verb
Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Example: "You should act like an adult"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- act involuntarily
- act reflexively
- bend over backwards
- fall over backwards
- presume
- vulgarise
- vulgarize
- optimise
- optimize
- quack
- menace
- make
- bluster
- swagger
- swash
- freeze
- wanton
- romanticize
- sentimentalise
- sentimentalize
- sentimentise
- sentimentize
- bungle
- play
- toy
- act
- act as
- play
- stooge
- jest
- joke
- piffle
- make
- make as if
- break down
- lose it
- snap
- dally
- dawdle
- backslap
- sauce
- footle
- frivol
- trifle
- puff up
- swell
- follow
- loosen up
- relax
- rage
- ramp
- storm
- wildin'
- spaz
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Behave in a certain manner
Example: "She carried herself well"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Behave well or properly
Example: "The children must learn to behave"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Example Sentences
"He behaves politely in social gatherings."
"The new employee behaves professionally in the workplace."
"My dog behaves well when I give him treats."
"She behaves gracefully on stage during performances."
"The child behaves rebelliously when he doesn't get his way."
Word Game Points
Is BEHAVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, behaves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BEHAVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is BEHAVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, behaves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBEHAVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is BEHAVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, behaves is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBEHAVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
