COMPORTS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

comports

verb

present tense third-person singular of comport

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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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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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

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Unlike a felt-tip pen, which delivers a relatively consistent line, a brush liner behaves more like a tiny paintbrush.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Customers with almost no technical background can collect and label sensor data, run simulations, and validate that a robotic device or vehicle behaves safely in the real world.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of behaves

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The surge in short interest coincides with a decidedly bearish sentiment creeping into what had been a relentlessly bullish AI trade.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
His departure will be effective July 31, 2028, when his contract concludes, a timeline that coincides with the August 2028 conclusion of The Public’s 60th anniversary at its famed Astor Place location in downtown Manhattan.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Definition of coincides

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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

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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

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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

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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

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