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comport oneself

[/kəmˈpɔːrt wʌnˈsɛlf/]
verb phrase
comportar-se
1. to conduct or behave oneself in a particular manner; to act or conduct oneself
She comported herself with dignity throughout the ceremony.
Ela se comportou com dignidade durante toda a cerimônia.
2. to be in agreement or harmony with something; to accord with
His actions do not comport with his stated principles.
Suas ações não se coadunam com seus princípios declarados.
Synonyms
conduct oneselfbehavedemean oneselfdeport oneselfacquit oneselfcarry oneself
Antonyms
misbehavemisconduct oneselfact inappropriately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportar-se
Standard and widely used throughout Brazil
Portugal
comportar-se
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
General Brazilian
agir
Alternative, more casual usage meaning 'to act'

Related Idioms & Phrases

comport with (something) - estar de acordo com
conduct oneself - comportar-se
carry oneself - mover-se ou apresentar-se de certa maneira
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