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deport oneself
[/dɪˈpɔːrt wʌnˈsɛlf/]
verb phrase
comportar-se
1.
to conduct or behave oneself in a particular manner
She deported herself with great dignity at the formal dinner.
Ela comportou-se com grande dignidade no jantar formal.
2.
to conduct oneself or act in a specified way
The young soldiers deported themselves professionally during the ceremony.
Os jovens soldados comportaram-se profissionalmente durante a cerimônia.
Synonyms
conduct oneself
behave oneself
comport oneself
acquit oneself
carry oneself
Antonyms
misbehave
misconduct oneself
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
comportar-se
most common usage
São Paulo
agir
alternative usage, more colloquial
Portugal
comportar-se
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
conduct oneself with honor
bear oneself well
hold oneself in high regard
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