behaved 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of behavednext
as in cooperative

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

behaved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of behave
as in acquitted
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way if the children behave themselves properly and sit quietly during church, they'll get their ice cream afterward

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of behaved
Verb
Despite that, Judge Terence Perkins found Depa competent to stand trial, noting that Davis’ evaluation was more recent, that Depa had so far behaved well at court and that his answers regarding what the legal proceedings meant were as good as could be expected of a teen. — Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025 The stance by the White House stands in contrast to how American Olympic and Utah officials have behaved in response to the International Olympic Committee and WADA. — Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaved
  1. cooperative
  2. acquitted
  3. disciplined
  4. carried
  5. restrained
  6. amiable
  7. conducted
  8. deferential
Adjective
  • This is especially true in the relationship between generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative boards and local distribution cooperative boards—a dynamic that creates challenges in communication, decision making and strategic planning.
    — Marcus Squier, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • But, as tariffs remained under Biden, and as counter-Chinese U.S. alliances in East Asia increased, China pulled back on cooperative policy interaction.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of cooperative
Verb
  • Murder charges were brought against Mays in Turner's disappearance, but he was acquitted due to a lack of evidence.
    — Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Antony has acquitted himself well in cameos under Amorim but is playing only a bit-part role and attracted interest from Real Betis during the final days of the summer window.
    — Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquitted
Adjective
  • Their integration into the cybersecurity workforce not only mitigates these risks but also capitalizes on a disciplined and mission-oriented talent pool.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Anecdotal evidence and formal studies alike point out that women, on average, may achieve higher returns by sticking to disciplined strategies, trading less frequently and focusing on fundamentals.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of disciplined
Verb
  • The butterflies also carried two types of pollen on their bodies, both from plant species found only in Africa.
    — Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of carried
Verb
  • The individual, whose identity hasn’t been released, was quickly restrained by fellow passengers and later detained by state troopers.
    — Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Medium-full, this has restrained wood notes along with great mouthfeel, as the wine hits every corner of the mouth.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • Onstage, Wood is unhurried, an amiable man who, despite being 46, has the countenance of a churchgoing grandfather who still starches his Sunday suit.
    — Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Jerry Eisenberg, the amiable animator known for his contributions to The Jetsons, The Peter Potamus Show, Wacky Races, Fangface, Spider-Man cartoons, Scooby-Doo movies and so much more, has died.
    — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of amiable
Verb
  • Plus, the first quarter of the New Year is a critical time when performance evaluations are conducted, bonuses are awarded and promotions are decided.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Following an arrival ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center, a private service was conducted in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, before the location was opened up to the public, allowing mourners to come and pay their respects.
    — Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of conducted
Adjective
  • Largely deferential to Herro this season, this was the rare opportunity of Adebayo having the stage to himself . . .
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Veterans groups, however, complained that the new court was too deferential to the VA when reviewing the agency’s decisions.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of deferential

Browse Nearby Words

behaved
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Behaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behaved. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on behaved

Nglish: Translation of behaved for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Top 10 Sophisticated Insults

Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden

More Words with Remarkable Origins

Terroir, Oenophile, & Magnum: Ten Words About Wine

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments
See More

Popular Features

See More

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Top 10 Sophisticated Insults

Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
dog-in-disguise
Rhyme Disguise Quiz Pair up words that look different but sound alike.
See All