behaves
Conducts oneself properly
Behaves is the third-person singular of behave—to act or conduct oneself in a particular way: The child behaves well in public, The system behaves unpredictably under load.
Used alone, behaves often implies good conduct: If she behaves, she can stay up late.
Things behave when they function as expected: The new software behaves exactly as designed.
Deeds or play sections
- performsCarries out an action
- functionsWorks or serves purposes
- operatesControls or manages
- reactsAnswers to stimulus
responds · proceeds · executes · demonstrates · exhibits · displays · manifests · handles
Follows a directive
- obeysFollows commands given
- conformsMatches expected standards
- submitsYields to authority
- mindsThinks or tends
heeds · listens · cooperates · adheres · toes the line · falls in line · yields · defers
Engages in mutual exchange
- relatesConnects or recounts
- engagesOccupies or participates with
- connectsCreates a link between
- communicatesExchanges information with others
cooperates · participates · mingles · associates · gets along · fits in · bonds · socializes
Regulates own behavior
- restrainsHolds back or controls
- regulatesControls by rules
- correctsFixes a mistake
- trainsLinked rail carriages
conditions · moderates · tempers · curbs · checks · holds back
With good manners
- courteouslyWith good manners
- properlyIn the correct manner
- civillyWith good manners
- respectfullyIn a deferential way
decorously · tactfully · graciously · appropriately · suitably · correctly · nicely · well
acts
Deeds or play sections
reacts · responds · proceeds · executes · demonstrates · exhibits · displays · manifests · handles · carries on
complies
Follows a directive
minds · heeds · listens · cooperates · adheres · toes the line · falls in line · yields · defers · acquiesces
interacts
Engages in mutual exchange
communicates · cooperates · participates · mingles · associates · gets along · fits in · bonds · socializes · adapts
self-controls
Regulates own behavior
trains · conditions · moderates · tempers · curbs · checks · holds back
politely
With good manners
- courteouslyWith good manners
- properlyIn the correct manner
- civillyWith good manners
respectfully · decorously · tactfully · graciously · appropriately · suitably · correctly · nicely · well · genteelly
behavesloses control
Fails to manage oneself
goes berserk · freaks out · rampages · throws a tantrum · snaps
- good behaviorAcceptable, rule-following conduct
- best behaviorExemplary conduct on display
- behave oneselfAct with proper conduct
- well behavedShowing good conduct
- human behaviorPeople's actions and reactions
- time off for good behavior
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