1. (

• act ,
• behave ,
• do ,

) behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "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" ;

2. (

• behave ,
• acquit ,
• bear ,
• deport ,
• conduct ,
• comport ,
• carry ,

) behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times" ;

3. (

• behave ,
• comport

) behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave" ;