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Comport (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Comported; p. pr. & vb. n. Comporting.] [F. comporter, LL. comportare, fr.L. comportare to bring together; com- + portare to carry. See Port demeanor.] 1. To bear or endure; to put up (with); as, to comport with an injury. [Obs.] Barrow.
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2. To agree; to accord; to suit; -- sometimes followed by with.
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How ill this dullness doth comport with greatness. Beau. & Fl.
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How their behavior herein comported with the institution. Locke.
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Comport (?, formerly &unr_;), n. [Cf. OF. comport.] Manner of acting; behavior; conduct; deportment. [Obs.]
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I knew them well, and marked their rude comport. Dryden.
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