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 »