Associations to the word «Comport»

Wiktionary

COMPORT, verb. (obsolete) (ambitransitive) To tolerate, bear, put up (with). [16th–19th c.]
COMPORT, verb. (intransitive) To be in agreement (with); to be of an accord. [from 16th c.]
COMPORT, verb. (reflexive) To behave (in a given manner). [from 17th c.]
COMPORT, noun. (obsolete) Manner of acting; conduct; deportment.

Dictionary definition

COMPORT, verb. Behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave".
COMPORT, verb. Behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy