Behaves

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular of behave, meaning to conduct or comport oneself in a specified or proper manner.

“She behaves with great professionalism in every meeting she attends.”

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Synonyms

actsconductscarries onperforms

Antonyms

misbehaves

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with BE- and ends in -VES, an uncommon ending that may surprise in Wordle

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points, the V adds significant score, especially when placed on a double letter square

Words Related to Behaves

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “behaves” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

behaved behoves

Words you can make from Behaves

Shorter words formed from the letters in “behaves”.

behave heaves absee behav eaves evase haves heave hevea seave shave sheva aves base bash bees besa ease eave evea eves habe haes have

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