comport

verb (comport, comports, comported, comporting)

«comport» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) To comport yourself is to behave in a particular way. tree →
(formal) To comport with something is to agree with it or suit it. tree →

In the lessons

A stiff, formal word: «He comported himself with dignity» means he behaved well and calmly. In old stories, people are told how to comport themselves at court or in church.

Examples

She comported herself with great dignity at the funeral. tree →
Pupils must comport themselves well on the trip. tree →
Toad did not comport himself like a gentleman. tree →
His words do not comport with his actions. tree →
The knight comported himself bravely. tree →
Try to comport yourself sensibly. tree →

Note

Formal; in speech say «behave». Usually with «yourself/himself». Noun: comportment.

On Mova

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