behaved
v.v. to act in a certain way, especially in a way that is polite or follows the rules. You use this to describe how someone conducts themselves around others.
v. to conduct oneself in a specified way; to act in accordance with social standards or rules. Often used with an adverb to describe the manner of action.
The children behaved very well during the long dinner.
The students behaved professionally during the field trip, impressing the museum staff with their thoughtful questions.
Although the market behaved erratically during the opening hour, it eventually stabilised as investors regained confidence in the new fiscal policy.
Often used with an adverb (e.g., 'well', 'badly') or in the reflexive form 'behave yourself' to mean acting properly.
The kids behaved themselves goodThe kids behaved wellBehave is a verb and requires the adverb 'well' rather than the adjective 'good' to describe the action.