behave well

Frequency: 9.085.2 per million words

to act in a polite or correct way

behaveVERB + ADVERB

Categories:

well

Examples (10)

  • The teacher promised a reward to the students if they behaved well all week.
  • Please make sure your children behave well in the library.
  • He behaved exceptionally well during the formal dinner, impressing everyone.
  • It's important that the dog learns to behave well around strangers.
  • She's a lovely child who always behaves well when we have visitors.
  • I was so proud of how my son behaved well at the dentist's office.
  • You must behave well on the school trip; you are representing our school.
  • Despite the long wait, the audience behaved well and remained patient.
  • The new employee has been behaving well and is proving to be a great addition to the team.
  • A key part of his training was learning how to behave well under pressure.