behave
verb (used without object)
to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself.
have behaved
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present perfectof behave.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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The study also sheds light on how Koharalepis may have behaved in its environment.
From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026
By examining how stocks have behaved since the initial call, traders can identify renewed momentum and position themselves ahead of potential upside.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Lombard strategist Dario Perkins points out that a haven currency and bond market by definition shouldn’t have behaved that way during a crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
The partnership said that the "overwhelming majority of visitors have behaved appropriately and experienced the sense of joy and connectedness that this work of public art is intended to evoke."
From BBC ● May 14, 2024
“What was left of it. The point is, at every turn the children have behaved with courage and intelligence. I’m sure they’ll keep on doing it.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
