Behave
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Cultural Expectations
In different cultures, 'behaving' can have varying expectations—understand the social norms. In Japan, he was careful to behave according to local customs.
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Emotional State
'Behave' doesn't specify emotion. One can behave calmly despite feeling angry. Despite the provocation, she behaved with utmost calmness.
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Not Just Humans
'Behave' can also apply to animals or a crowd, not just individuals. The monkeys at the zoo behaved playfully during feeding time.