comport with

phrasal verb

comported with; comporting with; comports with

US, formal

: to be in agreement with (something)

Her actions comport with her ideals.

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And, conversely, firms that support opposing political positions may see their requests denied at a rate more frequent than those that comport with the ruling party. —

Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 But the Biden administration told the Supreme Court in a filing that its methane-emission guidelines for state regulation of existing wells are lawful and fully comport with the Clean Air Act. —

Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024 The food and especially the atmosphere comported with my childhood memories. —

Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Mar. 2024 The list generally comports with my list, shown earlier, though providing a more detailed look at the topic. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for comport with