1. (

• behave ,
• comport

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

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" ;