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Meaning of behave oneself | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To act in a polite or proper way.

Equivalents

Polski znachodzić
Svenska skicka

Examples

“His mother threatened to spank him if he didn't behave himself.”
“"That's what happened to me the last time you fired a high snowball. Peaches. That's why I didn't want you to try another while I'm around. You wait until I'm off the campus if you've got to indulge in high jinks. Come on now, fellows, since Peaches has promised to behave himself, let the merry dance go on. Have you tried a shot, Joe? Or you, Sister," and Teeter looked at the newcomers.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

behaved behavedst behaves behavest behaveth behavin'

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