behave
verb (used without object)
to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself.
behaving
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present participleof behave.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Always keep a safe distance from wildlife and contact your local animal control if you encounter an animal that appears sick, injured, or is behaving unusually.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
But these days, it is behaving less like a barometer of market health and more like a funhouse mirror.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Instead, they can become extremely slow while behaving collectively.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Now, I think it's Mediapart that needs to be told to put on its Kevlar vest, because there will obviously be a response to the way they are behaving," she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Halfway down the long second-floor hallway, it came to him that he might be behaving a little strangely.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
