optimize vs behave

optimize and behave both are verbs.

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

As verbs, behave is a hypernym of optimize; that is, behave is a word with a broader meaning than optimize:

optimize: act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world
behave: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

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

optimize (verb)	behave (verb)
act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
make optimal; get the most out of; use best	behave well or properly
modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost