comport oneself

idiom

formal
: to behave in a certain way
used especially in situations where the behavior is admirable or appropriate
He comported himself with dignity.
She comported herself well during the crisis.

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“Comport oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comport%20oneself. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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