Behave

To manage or govern in point of behavior; to discipline; to handle; to restrain.

To carry; to conduct; to comport; to manage; to bear; -- used reflexively.

To act; to conduct; to bear or carry one's self; as, to behave well or ill.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"