comport in English dictionary

  • comport

    Meanings and definitions of "comport"

    • (obsolete, transitive) To tolerate, bear. [16th-19th c.]
    • (intransitive) To be in agreement (with); to be of an accord. [from 16th c.]
    • (reflexive) To behave (in a given manner). [from 17th c.]
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      Manner of acting; conduct; deportment.
    • verb
      (obsolete, transitive, intransitive)
      To tolerate, bear, put up (with). [16th–19th c.]
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To be in agreement (with); to be of an accord. [from 16th c.]
    • verb
      (reflexive)
      To behave (in a given manner). [from 17th c.]
    • to be in agreement
    • to behave (usually reflexive)
    • Act in a polite or proper way.
    • verb
      behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
    • verb
      behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave"

    Synonyms of "comport" in English dictionary

    deport, hold, acquit are the top synonyms of "comport" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "comport" in English dictionary

    misbehave is the antonym of "comport" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of comport

    • comport ( third-person singular simple present comports, present participle comporting, simple past and past participle comported)
    • comport (third-person singular simple present comports, present participle comporting, simple past and past participle comported)

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