DEMEAN


Meaning of DEMEAN in English

v.

Pronunciation: di- ' m ē n

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: de · meaned ; de · mean · ing

Etymology: Middle English demenen, from Anglo-French demener to conduct, from de- + mener to lead, from Latin minare to drive, from minari to threaten ― more at MOUNT

Date: 14th century

: to conduct or behave (oneself) usually in a proper manner

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