comport oneself

phrasal-verb
UK: /kəmˌpɔːt wʌnˈself/
US: /kəmˌpɔːrt wʌnˈself/

  1. To behave in a particular way, especially in public or formal situation; to conduct oneself.

    1. You should comport oneself with grace.
    2. It is important to comport oneself with dignity during such a solemn occasion.

Synonyms

behave act conduct oneself
comport oneself idiom

  1. To behave or conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to a specific situation or setting.

    1. Comport oneself well at the party.
    2. Employees must comport oneself professionally during business hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "comport oneself" is /kəmˌpɔːt wʌnˈself/ in British English and /kəmˌpɔːrt wʌnˈself/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "comport oneself": behave, act, conduct oneself.

Example usage of "comport oneself": "You should comport oneself with grace.". More examples on the page.