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How does the verb comport differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of comport are acquit, behave, conduct, and deport. While all these words mean "to act or to cause oneself to do something in a certain way," comport suggests conduct measured by what is expected or required of one in a certain class or position.

comported themselves as gentlemen

When might acquit be a better fit than comport?

The meanings of acquit and comport largely overlap; however, acquit applies to action under stress that deserves praise or meets expectations.

acquitted herself well in her first assignment

When could behave be used to replace comport?

The words behave and comport are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, behave may apply to the meeting of a standard of what is proper or decorous.

the children behaved in church

When would conduct be a good substitute for comport?

The synonyms conduct and comport are sometimes interchangeable, but conduct implies action or behavior that shows the extent of one's power to control or direct oneself.

conducted herself with unfailing good humor

When can deport be used instead of comport?

While the synonyms deport and comport are close in meaning, deport implies behaving so as to show how far one conforms to conventional rules of discipline or propriety.

the hero deported himself in accord with the code of chivalry

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of comport Oakley’s attorneys later edited the ghostwriter’s retellings to comport to the litigation’s narrative. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2025 But above all, Evason was most pleased by the way the Blue Jackets comported themselves in the face of one of the NHL’s fastest, most relentless and most structured clubs. Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Apple’s Tim Cook comported himself somewhat similarly. John Tamny, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Others are unabashedly earnest in their enthusiasm, comporting the anachronistic typeface of Publishers Marketplace into new-media forms: dancing around it enthusiastically in a TikTok green screen, posting it alongside baby photos of themselves. Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for comport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comport
Verb
  • Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 May 2025
  • And consider this: From 1969 to the present, 15 of the 20 Supreme Court appointments have been by Republican presidents, even though the Democratic nominees had won the national popular vote in a majority of the corresponding elections.
    Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Verb
  • Police may switch from active pursuit when the driver is speeding or behaving erratically.
    Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
  • Advanced Protection is likely to behave the same way.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • The concept encourages lawn owners to take pride in their natural surroundings, but without the pressure to conform to a rigid, standard lawn appearance.
    Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
  • Typically, once the aid industry conforms to the whims of donor countries, the crisis is averted and business continues as usual.
    Zainab Usman, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
Verb
  • In 1914, thieves managed to dislodge one of the bronze children and carry it 150 feet before abandoning the 300-pound figure.
    Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
  • The unfortunate truth is that blueberries can carry all sorts of unwanted guests, from dirt and debris, tiny bugs like aphids or fruit flies, pesticide residue, bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, or Listeria, mold spores, and even parasites.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • The launch of the fund coincides with major sports leagues making multiple changes to ownership rules related to institutional investment.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 15 May 2025
  • Their arrival coincides with President Donald Trump’s administration’s decision to end refugee admissions from countries such as Afghanistan, Sudan and the Republic of Congo.
    Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • The eight Black Sox players were acquitted on Aug. 2, 1921, after the jury convened for a mere two hours, 47 minutes.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • In what became another shocking tale of luck, Combs was ultimately acquitted on all charges.
    Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • At first, Austin either doesn't notice or doesn't care how maladroit Craig is, and that challenges us to see him in a similar light, as a sweet but goofy guy who just doesn't know how to buy pants that fit right.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • The survey of 1,175 U.S. adults was conducted May 1-5 and has a margin of error of ±4 percentage points.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • The list, published in partnership with data firm Plant-A, was determined through an assessment of publicly accessible data, interviews with human resource professionals and large-scale confidential online surveys conducted among employees.
    Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025

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“Comport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comport. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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