"behaves" in the verb sense
1. act, behave, do
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"
2. behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
behave in a certain manner
"She carried herself well"
"he bore himself with dignity"
"They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
3. behave, comport
behave well or properly
"The children must learn to behave"
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