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bear oneself

[/bɛr wʌnˈsɛlf/]
verb
portar-se, comportar-se, manter-se
1. to conduct or carry oneself in a particular manner; to behave or comport oneself
She bore herself with dignity and grace throughout the ceremony.
Ela portou-se com dignidade e elegância durante toda a cerimônia.
2. to hold one's body or posture in a specific way
He bore himself proudly, shoulders back and head held high.
Ele mantinha-se orgulhoso, com os ombros para trás e a cabeça erguida.
3. to endure or conduct oneself under difficult circumstances
The soldiers bore themselves courageously in battle.
Os soldados comportaram-se corajosamente na batalha.
Synonyms
conduct oneselfcomport oneselfbehavedeport oneselfcarry oneself

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
portar-se, comportar-se
most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
se portar, se comportar
reflexive construction commonly used
Portugal
portar-se, manter-se
formal register, traditional usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

bear oneself with dignity
bear oneself proudly
bear oneself well
bear oneself courageously
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