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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At the heart of the discovery is a basic principle of materials science: The way a material's smallest components are arranged determines how that material behaves.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
The problem with endometriosis tissue is that it behaves exactly like the womb lining but it is trapped in the wrong place.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
These experiments allowed the scientists to examine how the toxin behaves in the more complicated environment of a living intestine.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
A coyote that fails to exhibit fear toward humans or behaves aggressively should be reported to wildlife officials, authorities say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
No one is looking at him, but he behaves as though there is.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
