What is the meaning of behave?

verb

• Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself.
  • usage: "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
  • synonyms: act, do
• Behave in a certain manner.
  • usage: "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
  • synonyms: acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
• Behave well or properly.
  • usage: "The children must learn to behave"
  • synonyms: comport