Comport — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /kəm-ˈpȯrt/ (verb) /ˈkäm-ˌpȯrt/ (noun) com·port

Meaning & Definition of Comport

Comport (verb)

  1. to be fitting, accord
  2. behave; especially, to behave in a manner conformable to what is right, proper, or expected

Comport (noun)

  1. compote

Comport (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be in agreement on every point

    "an outfit that most definitely does not comport with the company's guidelines for dress-down days"

    similar: accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, fall in with
    related: equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register
    opposite: differ (from), disagree (with)
    near: contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

  2. to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way

    "the grieving relatives comported themselves with grace and dignity during that difficult time"

    similar: acquit, bear, behave, carry, conduct, demean, deport, quit
    related: check, collect, compose, constrain, contain, control, curb, handle, inhibit, quiet, repress, restrain, moderate, modulate, temper, act, impersonate, play
    near: act up, carry on, cut up, misbehave, misconduct

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Comport

The most common words with a similar meaning to Comport:

accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, acquit, bear, behave, carry, conduct, demean, deport, quit, fall in with

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Comport

Words with the opposite meaning of Comport:

differ (from), disagree (with)

Related Words for Comport

equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register, collect, compose, constrain, contain, control, curb, handle, inhibit, quiet, repress, restrain, moderate, modulate, temper, act, impersonate, play

Near Antonyms of Comport

contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar, act up, carry on, cut up, misbehave, misconduct

Word Forms of Comport

Inflections: comported, comporting, comports

Derived words: comportment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Comport

Middle French comporter to bear, conduct, from Latin comportare to bring together, from com- + portare to carry fare

First known use: 1589i

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Comport

Words & Phrases Containing Comport

comport oneself, comport with

Frequently Asked Questions about Comport

What does "Comport" mean?

"Comport" means to be fitting, accord. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to be fitting, accord. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Comport"?

Other words for "Comport" include accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide and conform. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Comport" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Comport"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Comport". Common alternatives include accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, conform, consist and correspond.

What is the opposite of "Comport"?

Antonyms of "Comport" include differ (from) and disagree (with). Near antonyms include contradict, dispute, gainsay and negate.

How do you use "Comport" in a sentence?

Examples of "Comport" in a sentence: "an outfit that most definitely does not comport with the company's guidelines for dress-down days"; "the grieving relatives comported themselves with grace and dignity during that difficult time".

Is "Comport" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Comport" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Comport" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Comport" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Comport"?

"Comport" is pronounced /kəm-ˈpȯrt/ as a verb and /ˈkäm-ˌpȯrt/ as a noun and divided into syllables as com·port.