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behave

вести себя

Meaning of behave

act socially

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EN-UK/bɪˈheɪv/
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behave with Russian translation

behave usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Guests should behave respectfully at religious sites.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Children are taught how to behave at family ceremonies.

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behave belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

behavesich benehmen
showerDusche
elevatorAufzug
towelHandtuch
TVFernseher
viewAussicht
breakfastFrühstück

behave synonyms

Related words worth learning together

comport oneself
Formal/old-fashioned phrase meaning 'behave' or 'carry oneself', often found in written or formal speech.
act
Can mean 'behave' but often means 'do something' or 'perform/pretend'; less specific about manners.
carry oneself
Refers to how someone bears themselves (posture, manner), not just actions; emphasizes appearance/manner.
present oneself
Means to show or introduce oneself or to appear in a certain way; focuses on impression rather than general behaviour.
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comport oneself

Formal/old-fashioned phrase meaning 'behave' or 'carry oneself', often found in written or formal speech.

C1Rarely

He comported himself with great professionalism.

🇬🇧en

Can mean 'behave' but often means 'do something' or 'perform/pretend'; less specific about manners.

B1Very Often

Don't just say you're sorry — act like you mean it.

C
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carry oneself

Refers to how someone bears themselves (posture, manner), not just actions; emphasizes appearance/manner.

B2Rarely

She carries herself with confidence.

P
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present oneself

Means to show or introduce oneself or to appear in a certain way; focuses on impression rather than general behaviour.

B2Often

He presented himself as an experienced negotiator.

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behave meaning: what does it mean?

act socially

behave pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

behave is pronounced as /bɪˈheɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

behave definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Guests should behave respectfully at religious sites. Translation: Гостям следует вести себя уважительно на религиозных объектах.

Is behave part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, behave (вести себя) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is behave part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, behave (вести себя) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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