Associations to the word «Comport»

Wiktionary

COMPORT, verb. (obsolete) (ambitransitive) To tolerate, bear, put up (with). [16th–19th c.]
COMPORT, verb. (intransitive) To be in agreement (with); to be of an accord. [from 16th c.]
COMPORT, verb. (reflexive) To behave (in a given manner). [from 17th c.]
COMPORT, noun. (obsolete) Manner of acting; conduct; deportment.

Dictionary definition

COMPORT, verb. Behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave".
COMPORT, verb. Behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times".

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