Comport: meaning, definitions and examples
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comport
[ kəmˈpɔːt ]
in social situations
To behave in a socially acceptable way; to conduct oneself properly in a particular situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She always comports herself with grace and dignity at formal events.
- It is important to comport yourself professionally during job interviews.
Translations
Translations of the word "comport" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comportar-se
- portar-se
- agir
🇮🇳 व्यवहार करना
- पेश आना
- संचालित करना
🇩🇪 sich benehmen
🇮🇩 berperilaku
- bertingkah laku
- bersikap
🇺🇦 поводитися
🇵🇱 zachowywać się
🇯🇵 振る舞う (ふるまう)
🇫🇷 se comporter
🇪🇸 comportarse
🇹🇷 davranmak
🇰🇷 행동하다
🇸🇦 يتصرف
🇨🇿 chovat se
🇸🇰 správať sa
🇨🇳 表现 (biǎoxiàn)
🇸🇮 obnašati se
🇮🇸 hegða sér
🇰🇿 өзін ұстау
🇬🇪 ქცევა
🇦🇿 davranmaq
🇲🇽 comportarse
Etymology
The word 'comport' originated from the Old French word 'comporter' which means 'to bear or conduct oneself'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'comport' has evolved to represent the idea of behaving or conducting oneself in a particular manner, especially in formal or social situations.
See also: airport, deport, export, passport, port, portability, portable, portal, portend, portent, porter, porters, portion, portly, portrait, viewport.