bear vs behave

bear is a noun but behave is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bear	Yes	No	Yes	No
behave	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bear and behave are synonyms defined as:

bear and behave: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other synonyms of bear include acquit, act, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.

As verbs, behave is a hyponym of bear; that is, behave is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bear:

bear: support or hold in a certain manner
behave: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other hyponyms of bear include acquit, act, bear, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, sling, stoop, piggyback, balance, poise.

bear (noun)	behave (noun)
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price

bear (verb)	behave (verb)
be pregnant with	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
cause to be born	behave well or properly
have on one's person
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
move while holding up or supporting
support or hold in a certain manner
bring forth
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
bring in
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
have
contain or hold; have within