behave

verbs

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
"You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
act, behave, do
behave in a certain manner
"She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport
behave well or properly
"The children must learn to behave"
behave, comport
antonym
misbehave