behaving Synonyms & Antonyms
Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.
Behaving as a Verb
1
present participle and gerund of behave
2
To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.
You need to behave yourself, young lady.
3
To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
He behaves like a child whenever she's around.
4
To conduct, manage, regulate (something).
5
To act in a polite or proper way.
His mother threatened to spank him if he didn't behave.
Behaving as a Noun
1
Behaviour.
Behaving in a Sentence
You need to behave yourself, young lady.
He behaves like a child whenever she's around.
His mother threatened to spank him if he didn't behave.
Word Forms & Grammar
behaving
behaving (plural behavings)
Words That Rhyme With Behaving
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Behaving: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of behave |
| Plural | behavings |