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Meaning of comport in English

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    comport

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in the sense ‘tolerate’): from Latin comportare, from com-‘together’ + portare‘carry, bear’

    Definitions

    1. behave well or properly

    Examples

    • « The children must learn to behave »

    Antonyms

    • misbehave
    • misconduct
    • misdemean
  2. 2. behave in a certain manner

    Examples

    • « She carried herself well »
    • « he bore himself with dignity »
    • « They conducted themselves well during these difficult times »

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