comports

verb

present tense third-person singular of comport
1
as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point an outfit that most definitely does not comport with the company's guidelines for dress-down days

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2
as in behaves
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way the grieving relatives comported themselves with grace and dignity during that difficult time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comports
  1. corresponds
  2. behaves
  3. coincides
  4. carries
  5. conforms
  6. acquits
  7. fits
  8. conducts
Verb
  • Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
  • Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • The way the dragon behaves, and how the world around it responds, is what translates to the perception of weight.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
  • The finding is concerning as space debris at such high altitudes behaves differently from that circling closer to Earth.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of behaves
Verb
  • DeSantis’s visit coincides with another major Republican gathering in Pennsylvania.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
  • Transferring in just before his senior year, Robert’s appearance coincides with the growing terror of The Trawler, a serial killer targeting teenagers across the city.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Definition of coincides
Verb
  • The annual soccer schedule is already jam-packed, each additional 90 minutes carries more injury risk, and most of these players star on club teams whose seasons kick off in a month.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 July 2026
  • Under California law, conviction on such a charge typically carries up to a year in county jail.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • The tank has four-way stretch that conforms to every yoga pose and crunch, and a grippy strip on the hem that prevents it from riding up.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • In the proud lineage of pint-sized blonde women who’ve held their own against Madonna, Carpenter acquits herself quite well.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
  • To fit all listening scenarios, like all DALI loudspeakers, KUPID also acquits itself at low and high volumes.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of acquits
Verb
  • Stadium Club sets are known for their utilization of exceptional photographs, and Joan Monfort’s work from 2007, intended for a charity calendar produced by FC Barcelona, UNICEF and newspaper Diario Sport, certainly fits that category.
    — Brooks Peck, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Ask specifically whether a wheelchair fits through the bathroom door, whether the family can navigate the room, and whether the accessible room has more than one bed.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of fits
Verb
  • Stonepeak owns Omni Air International, a charter airline that conducts long-haul deportation flights for the federal government.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Mary Chun conducts the production directed by Elly Lichenstein.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of conducts
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