BEHAVES
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of BEHAVES
To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.
"You need to behave yourself, young lady."
To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
"He behaves like a child whenever she's around."
To conduct, manage, regulate (something).
Examples of BEHAVES in a Sentence
- "You need to behave yourself, young lady."
- "He behaves like a child whenever she's around."
Word Details
Is BEHAVES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BEHAVES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BEHAVES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for BEHAVES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | h | a | v | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BEHAVES
65 words from the letters in BEHAVES
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How to Use BEHAVES in Word Games
BEHAVES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BEHAVES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BEHAVES to find 65 additional valid words.