| Main Entry: | behave |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | act reasonably, properly |
Synonyms: |
act correctly, act one's age, act with decorum, be civil, be good, be nice, be on best behavior, be orderly, comport oneself, conduct oneself properly, control, demean oneself, deport oneself, direct, discipline oneself, keep one's nose clean, keep the peace, live up to, manage, manage oneself, mind one's manners, mind one's p's and q's, observe golden rule, observe the law, play fair, shape up, toe the mark, watch one's step |
Antonyms: |
act up, misbehave |
| Main Entry: | equal |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | make even, be even with |
Synonyms: |
agree, amount to, approach, balance, be commensurate, be identical, be level, be tantamount, break even, come up to, compare, comprise, consist of, coordinate, correspond, emulate, equalize, equate, equipoise, equiponderate, keep pace with, level, live up to, match, measure up, meet, parallel, partake of, rank with, reach, rise to, rival, run abreast, square with, tally, tie, touch |
Antonyms: |
disproportion, imbalance, unmatch, vary |
| Main Entry: | follow |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | act in accordance with |
Synonyms: |
abide by, accord, adhere to, adopt, attend, be consistent with, be devoted to, be guided by, be in keeping, be interested in, comply, conform, copy, cultivate, do like, emulate, follow suit, give allegiance to, harmonize, heed, hold fast, imitate, keep, keep abreast of, keep an eye on, live up to, match, mimic, mind, mirror, model on, note, obey, observe, pattern oneself upon, reflect, regard, serve, string along, support, take after, take as an example, watch |
| Notes: | follow means to travel behind, go after, or come after; succeed means to come next in time or succession, follow after another or to attain success, reach a goal |
Antonyms: |
avoid, disregard, scorn |
| Main Entry: | honor |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | recognize, treat with respect |
Synonyms: |
acclaim, admire, adore, aggrandize, appreciate, be faithful, be true, celebrate, commemorate, commend, compliment, decorate, dignify, distinguish, ennoble, erect, esteem, exalt, give glad hand, give key to city, glorify, hallow, keep, laud, lionize, live up to, look up to, magnify, observe, praise, prize, revere, roll out red carpet, sanctify, sublime, uprear, value, venerate, worship |
Antonyms: |
betray, denounce, disgrace, dishonor, disrespect, reproach, shame |
| Main Entry: | practice |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | carry out; undertake |
Synonyms: |
apply, carry on, do, engage in, execute, follow, fulfill, function, live up to, observe, perform, ply, pursue, put into effect, specialize in, work at |
Antonyms: |
cease, forget, halt, neglect, stop |
| Main Entry: | promise |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | give word that something will be done |
Synonyms: |
accede, affiance, affirm, agree, answer for, assent, asservate, assure, bargain, betroth, bind, commit, compact, consent, contract, covenant, cross heart, declare, engage, ensure, espouse, guarantee, hock, insure, live up to, mortgage, obligate, pass, pawn, pledge, plight, profess, say so, secure, stipulate, string along, subscribe, swear, swear on bible, swear up and down, take an oath, undertake, underwrite, vouch, vow, warrant |
Antonyms: |
break, renege |
| Main Entry: | panegyrize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | honor |
Synonyms: |
acclaim, admire, adore, aggrandize, appreciate, be faithful, be true, celebrate, commemorate, commend, compliment, decorate, dignify, distinguish, ennoble, erect, esteem, eulogize, exalt, extol, give glad hand, give key to city, glorify, hail, hallow, keep, laud, lionize, live up to, look up to, magnify, observe, praise, prize, revere, roll out red carpet, sanctify, sing someone's praises, sublime, uprear, value, venerate, worship |