Enter a clue or pattern or both:

The Clue

Act mannerly (6 letter answer)

The Answer

BEHAVE

Tags


Notes

The answer BEHAVE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

Related Clues

Act
Comport
Nanny's cry
Nanny's warning
Parental command
Parent's demand
"Stop acting up!"

Definition

BEHAVE as a verb:

1. (act, behave, do) = 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"
2. (behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry) = behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
3. (behave, comport) = behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave"