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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 Few of these allies and partners will comport themselves according to U.S. values. Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2021 Former Pittsburgh Steelers and Super Bowl champion Ryan Clark threw cold water on the trade, saying fans should be worried about how Pickens comported himself with his former team. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025 Beyond Turner and All-Stars Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, Indiana's wing depth comported itself particularly well on both sides of the ball. Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 This is an actress attuned to how a person checked out of her own life might comport herself. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025 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, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Under their de-escalation, Beijing’s corresponding levy on US products stood at 10 percent.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • According to the study authors, research on how AI behaves in market environments can help regulators understand gaps in existing rules and statutes.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
  • There was no suggestion the former archbishop had behaved inappropriately.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Verb
  • In its second quarter financial report released on August 6, the company noted several milestones including: Preparation for final assembly of the first of several conforming aircraft intended for Type Inspection Authorization flight testing.
    Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • But some air quality experts raised questions about the study’s methodology, which only took readings from three locations over two 12-hour periods, and placed monitors underneath buildings in a way that may not have conformed with EPA guidance.
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In turn, everyone in the community carries an innate sense of stewardship.
    Chrissy Tracey, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The chain carries outdoor apparel such as athletic shoes, swimwear and active wear for men and women, as well as sports equipment, hunting tools and camping furniture.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Perhaps your dreams and reality don’t seem to coincide?
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Safety concerns and recalls associated with the Cybertruck have coincided with faltering sales for the truck.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • He was acquitted on 17 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, court records show.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, and acquitted on more serious charges.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The electrohydraulic power steering system features upgraded cooling, and new ceramic wheel bearings are fitted to improve overall robustness dealing with sustained duty on circuits around the globe.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The vessel fits in nicely in the middle of a tk-model range, with the Ferretti Yachts 500 at one end and the 100-foot Ferretti Yachts 1000 at the other.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The dance man will also conduct interviews with celebrities and go behind the scenes of many projects, including DWTS.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The California Highway Patrol, the Rocklin Police Department and the West Sacramento Police Department will all conduct DUI checkpoints in the next few days.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025

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“Comport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comport. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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