behave
verb (used without object)
to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself.
has behaved
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present perfectof behave (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"He was not party to any investigation or given any opportunity to answer questions. David strongly denies that he has behaved inappropriately and is taking legal advice," the spokesperson added.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
In fact there’s little sign of a shift in the investment factor, which has behaved perfectly normally this year, with higher-spending big companies tending to underperform a little.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
“We witnessed him losing a parent in the public eye, he’s been called a genius, and he has behaved in ways where people are like, ‘Is he OK?’
From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
Leaks are few and far between, and the president has behaved as a more traditional button-down politician, giving the media few easy targets.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2023
“Now,” Kvothe said angrily, “you’ve both acted understandably, but that does not by any means mean that either of you has behaved well. So, we might as well start over altogether.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
