comport

¹

[ kuhm-pawrt, -pohrt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to bear or conduct (oneself ); behave:

   He comported himself with dignity.

   Synonyms: deport

verb (used without object)

1. to be in agreement, harmony, or conformity (usually followed by with ):

   His statement does not comport with the facts.

noun

1. Obsolete. comportment.

comport

²

[ kom-pawrt, -pohrt ]

noun

1. a large English glass dish of the 18th century used for holding fruit or candy and having a wide, shallow top supported by heavy stem and foot; compote.

comport

/ kəmˈpɔːt /

verb

1. tr to conduct or bear (oneself) in a specified way
2. intrfoll bywith to agree (with); correspond (to)

Word History and Origins

Origin of comport¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French comporter < Latin comportāre to transport, equivalent to com- com- + portāre to port ⁵

Origin of comport²

1765–75; alteration of French compotier a dish for compote; -ier ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of comport¹

C16: from Latin comportāre to bear, collect, from com- together + portāre to carry

Example Sentences

Headlines promising the secret sauce on how Harris could win or should comport herself were plentiful.

From Salon

Scott and Goba did a fine job of pushing back at the most ridiculous lies, generally comporting themselves and the profession.

From Salon

The way Harris comports herself is not just relatable, it's human.

From Salon

The gag order would “fully comport” with the First Amendment, the motion argues, adding that Trump “‘does not have an unlimited right to to speak.’”

From Salon

Justice Alito declined to respond to questions about the beach house flag, including what it was intended to convey and how it comported with his obligations as a justice.

From New York Times

Related Words

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