comport

Definition

To tolerate, bear, put up (with).

Etymology

From late Middle English comporten, from Old French comporter, from Latin comportare (“to bring together”), from com- (“together”) + portare (“to carry”).

Example Sentences

• "to comport with an injury"
• "The malecontented sort / That never can the present state comport."
• "The new rules did not seem to comport with the spirit of the club."