behave
intermediateB1/bɪˈheɪv/ · be-have
To conduct oneself in a specified way, especially in accordance with social norms.
Meanings
To conduct oneself in a specified way, especially in accordance with social norms.
کسی خاص طریقے سے اپنے آپ کو پیش کرنا، خاص طور پر سماجی اصولوں کے مطابق۔
سلوک کرنا
salook karna
Common Collocations
- behave well
- behave badly
- behave appropriately
Example Sentences
It's important to behave politely in front of elders.
بڑوں کے سامنے شائستگی سے سلوک کرنا ضروری ہے۔
Badon ke samne shaistagi se salook karna zaroori hai.
Children are often taught how to behave in social situations.
بچوں کو اکثر سماجی حالات میں کس طرح سلوک کرنا سکھایا جاتا ہے۔
Bachon ko aksar samaji halat mein kis tarah salook karna sikhaya jata hai.
He tends to behave impulsively when he is excited.
وہ خوش ہونے پر عجلت میں سلوک کرنے لگا ہے۔
Woh khush hone par ajlati mein salook karne laga hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of the 'be' in 'behave' as a reminder to 'be' good.
Imagine a child learning to act nicely in a play.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی کے راستے میں، چلتے ہیں سب مزے سے، بے وفا جو ہو، سنے بھی وہ سلوک چلتے ہیں سب مزے سے۔
Zindagi ke raaste mein, chalte hain sab maze se, Be wafa jo ho, sune bhi wo salook chalte hain sab maze se.
On the paths of life, everyone walks with joy, If unfaithful, even they follow that conduct with joy.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جیسے کرو گے ویسا بھرو گے
Jaise karo ge waisa bharo ge
As you do, so you shall reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "behealdan" — to hold, to conduct oneself
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved through Middle English as 'behaven' before reaching the modern form. It reflects the behaviour of individuals in social contexts.