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act correctly

VERB
behave
Synonyms
STRONGEST
manage
STRONG
control direct
WEAK
act one's age act with decorum be civil be good be nice be on best behavior be orderly comport oneself conduct oneself properly demean oneself deport oneself discipline oneself keep one's nose clean keep the peace live up to 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
WEAK
act up misbehave

Example Sentences

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“The WHO must act correctly, without political or ideological tendencies, sticking to the science,” Lopez Obrador said at a regular news conference.

From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2021

“If you act correctly, you will get support.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 24, 2020

Church authorities who did not act correctly and did not give priority to the interests of and care for these victims also share in this blame.

From Reuters • Dec. 16, 2011

Our diplomatists may act correctly enough, and yet leave a feeling of resentment behind.

From A Rock in the Baltic by Barr, Robert

Have a determination to act naturally, not hurried, and let a desire to please be a ruling principle; you will then generally act correctly.

From A Hand-book of Etiquette for Ladies by Anonymous