# behaves

Pronunciation: say "bi-HAYVZ" /bɪˈheɪvz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of behave. — third-person singular simple present indicative of behave
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of behave. Use it with he, she, it, or one person or thing.
   - _The old engine behaves differently once the weather turns cold._
   - _She behaves with remarkable patience around even the rudest customers._

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