comport

8 synonyms and 2 antonyms for comport, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — (formal) To put up with something; to bear it.

Synonyms

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bear do conduct carry act

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

behave

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

deport acquit

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

(formal) To put up with something; to bear it.

“to comport with an injury”

bear do deport acquit conduct behave carry act

2. verb

To fit or match with something else.

“The new rules did not seem to comport with the spirit of the club.”

Opposites

differ disagree

Etymology

Came into English via late Middle English comporten, from Old French comporter, from Latin comportare ("to bring together"), from com- ("together") plus portare ("to carry").

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