Comport (Verb)
Meaning 1
Behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The children must learn to comport themselves in public and not cause any trouble.
- Everyone at the party was requested to comport themselves in a respectful manner to the host.
- She struggled to comport herself after receiving the devastating news but managed to remain composed.
- During official functions, officials are expected to comport themselves in a dignified and formal way.
- The players were reminded to comport themselves appropriately on the field and avoid any unsportsmanlike behavior.
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Meaning 2
Behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The new employee comported herself very professionally during the company presentation.
- He comported himself with the utmost respect towards the elder visitors.
- She learned to comport herself in a more reserved manner to suit her new job.
- The children comported themselves very well during their grandmother's birthday party.
- He comported himself with the utmost confidence in front of his investors.