behaving
|be/hav/ing|
B1
/bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
(behave)
act properly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'behave' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'behaven,' where 'be-' meant 'thoroughly' and 'haven' meant 'to have or hold.'
Historical Evolution
'behaven' transformed into the modern English word 'behave' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold oneself in a certain way,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to act in a particular way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to act in a particular way, especially to be good or proper.
The children are behaving well today.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35