Now, I want you to be on your best behavior today.
Synonyms and examplesbe on your best behaviourUK
behave yourselfShe was under strict orders from her parents to behave herself.
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conduct yourself
comport yourselfformal
well behavedapproving
good
as good as gold
angel
obedient
polite
behaviorUS
conduct
comportmentformal
demeanorUSformal
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To behavemeans to act in a particular way. If you behave yourself, youbehave well. A person, usually a child, who behaves well, can be described aswell behaved.Someone's behavioris the way that they behave.