What is another word for Comported?

Pronunciation: [kəmpˈɔːtɪd] (IPA)

Comported is a verb that means to conduct oneself in a particular way or manner. Some synonyms for comported include behaved, acted, conducted, carried oneself, performed, and executed. These words all describe the way in which someone conducts themselves, but they have slightly different connotations. Behaved and acted are more general and can refer to any action, while conducted and carried oneself imply a more deliberate and intentional action. Performed and executed usually refer to specific tasks or duties. Regardless of the specific word used, all of these synonyms for comported suggest a conscious decision or intention in the way someone behaves.

What are the hypernyms for Comported?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Comported

And so when a Gothic tapestry is found that frankly omits Biblical folk and gives us a true picture of men and women of the almost impenetrable time back of the fifteen hundreds, tells us what they wore, in what manner they Comported themselves, that tapestry has a sure and peculiar value.
"The Tapestry Book"
Helen Churchill Candee
He appeared a little awed by the fine woman, and Comported himself with the dignity which awe gives, behaving like any gentleman used to society.
"Weighed and Wanting"
George MacDonald
They gave him a room at Wormley's, where the chairs Comported themselves as self-respectfully upon two or three legs as they would have done at Boston upon four; the cooking was excellent, and a mercenary welcome glittered from all the kind black faces around him.
"April Hopes"
William Dean Howells Last Updated: February 27, 2009

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