comporting
|com-port-ing|
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/kəmˈpɔrtɪŋ/
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/kəmˈpɔːtɪŋ/
(comport)
conduct oneself
Etymology
'comport' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'comporter', where 'com-' meant 'with' and 'porter' meant 'to carry'.
'comport' changed from Middle French 'comporter' and entered Middle English as forms such as 'comporten' or 'comport', eventually becoming the modern English word 'comport'.
Initially, it meant 'to carry together' or 'to bring', but over time it evolved into the meaning 'to behave or conduct oneself'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'comport'; behaving or conducting oneself in a particular way; being in agreement with or suitable to.
She was comporting herself with calm and dignity during the interview.
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Last updated: 2025/10/20 21:13