Synonyms for be have

Grammar : Verb

Spell : bih-heyv

Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈheɪv

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Définition of be have

Origin : early 15c., from be- intensive prefix + have in sense of "to have or bear (oneself) in a particular way, comport" (cf. German sich behaben, French se porter). Cognate Old English compound behabban meant "to contain," and alternatively the modern sense of behave might have evolved from behabban via a notion of "self-restraint." Related: Behaved; behaving.

As in mind : verb comply, obey
As in operate : verb perform, function
As in perform : verb carry out, accomplish
As in react : verb respond; conduct oneself
As in respond : verb act in answer to something
As in take : verb accept, adopt; use
As in behave : verb function
As in behave : verb act reasonably, properly
As in work : verb manipulate, operate
As in act : verb behave in a certain way
As in conduct : verb comport oneself
As in deal/deal with : verb handle, manage
As in function : verb perform, work
As in go on : verb continue

Antonyms for be have

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