to deport
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6.1
- verb
- /dɪˈpɔrt/
- Formal
- Even in a challenging situation, I always try to deport myself with dignity and respect.
Examples
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Unless you all deport yourselves with rather more grace and considerably less noise, Mrs Appleyard will see to it that none of you go to Hanging Rock today.
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Are performers focused and disciplined, deporting themselves with pride and dignity?
Academic text (2010) -
I will deport myself because I am smart.
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Whatever happens, madam, I shall deport myself as a husband and a gentleman.
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Just tell them all to self-deport.
Blog text (7) -
During the ceremony, each graduate deported themselves professionally, reflecting the values of the institution.
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As a member of the team, he deported himself according to the established guidelines, showcasing his dedication.
Synonyms
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1.0
Behave in a certain way, often to pretend or hide feelings
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1.0
To act in a proper or polite way
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3.7
To behave in a particular way in a situation
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3.0
Have a particular way of moving or behaving
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8.0
Behave in a way that matches what people expect
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6.7
To act in a particular way
Antonyms
How Proper
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Deport in the sense 'behave' also comes from Latin parts de- 'away' and portare 'to carry'. A helpful way to remember it is that it once meant to 'carry yourself', so to 'deport yourself' is to carry your behaviour in a certain way and therefore to behave or conduct yourself.