comport
comport Lexical Profile
comport Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To accord, agree, or harmonize in nature or character (usually followed by 'with').
"The witness's account did not comport with the physical evidence recovered from the laboratory."
To conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner.
"The diplomatic delegates were expected to comport themselves with the utmost professionalism throughout the summit."
Word Nuance & Usage
When meaning 'to behave', 'comport' is used reflexively (e.g., 'to comport oneself with dignity'). When meaning 'to agree or accord', it is used intransitively and almost always followed by the preposition 'with' (e.g., 'the evidence comports with the testimony').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French comporter ('to bear, endure, behave'), from Latin comportare ('to carry together'), formed from com- ('together') and portare ('to carry').