behave
verb (used without object)
to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself.
behaves
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present tense formof behave (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Watch whether gold behaves as though that rate increase solves anything.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Watch the mushrooms more than the clock; a mix containing oyster mushrooms behaves differently than a pan full of white buttons.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki acknowledged there was still uncertainty about how a new model behaves once released.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The researchers are also testing how the device behaves at room temperature, which will be an important requirement if the technology is eventually used in practical applications.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Every day the ocean looks and behaves a little differently.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
