Behave and Perform

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Behave

Behave verb - To manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way.

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Perform is a synonym for behave in action topic. In some cases you can use "Perform" instead a verb "Behave", when it comes to topics like function, act. popular alternative

Nearby Words: behavior, behaving

Perform

Perform verb - To produce a desired effect.

Usage example: the new medication performed surprisingly well

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Behave is a synonym for perform in function topic. You can use "Behave" instead a verb "Perform", if it concerns topics such as action, act, carry out. popular alternative

Nearby Words: performance, performed, performing, performer

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Common collocations

kind	behave kind	perform kind
turn	behave turn	perform turn
time	behave time	perform time
way	behave way	perform way
Other words: magic, acts.

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