bear yourself

bear yourself
bear yourself formal phrase
to behave or walk or stand in a particular way

She always bore herself well.

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bear yourself
formal : to move, stand, or behave in a specified way

The soldier bore himself [=carried himself] stiffly upright.

The soldier never failed to bear himself [=conduct himself, behave] courageously on the battlefield.

He always bore himself [=behaved] like a gentleman.

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Main Entry:bear

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