What is another word for behave well?

Pronunciation: [bɪhˈe͡ɪv wˈɛl] (IPA)

"Behave well" is a common phrase that implies good behavior and appropriate conduct. However, there are many synonyms that can be used to describe the same idea. For example, "conduct oneself appropriately," "be well-behaved," "act accordingly," "be courteous," "practice good etiquette," "follow the rules," "exhibit good manners," and "show respect." These synonyms are useful when trying to convey the concepts of self-control and respectfulness, and they can be employed in a variety of settings, from the classroom to the boardroom. By using synonyms for "behave well," one can diversify his or her vocabulary and effectively communicate the desired behavior in different situations.

What are the hypernyms for Behave well?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    follow the rules, be courteous, comport oneself, conduct oneself properly, be obedient, exemplary behavior, Adhere to social norms, Be well-mannered, Engage in proper etiquette, Uphold etiquette, observe etiquette.

Famous quotes with Behave well

  • As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.
    Lew Wallace
  • Moral education is not mere drill in the ways of the herd. The good man's first duty, as Professor Erskine says, is to be intelligent. Good intentions alone do not enable man to judge wisely or behave well. The prevailing idea that one can be at the same time good and stupid has strongly influenced our education.
    Everett Dean Martin
  • Political skepticism is the source of so many of our dilemmas. Even if free markets worked as advertised, it would be hard to claim that they constituted a sufficient basis for the well-lived life. So what precisely is it that we find lacking in unrestrained financial capitalism, or ‘commercial society’ as the 18th century had it? What do we find instinctively amiss in our present arrangements and what can we do about them? What is it that offends our sense of propriety when faced with unfettered lobbying by the wealthy at the expense of everyone else? What have we lost? We are all children of the Greeks. We intuitively grasp the need for a sense of moral direction: it is not necessary to be familiar with Socrates to feel that the unexamined life is not worth much. Natural Aristotelians, we assume that a just society is one in which justice is habitually practiced; a good society one in which people behave well. But in order for such an implicitly circular account to convince, we need to agree on the meaning of ‘just’ or ‘well’.
    Tony Judt

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