Acquit Oneself

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈkwɪt wʌnˈsɛlf/

Definitions of acquit oneself

verb to behave or perform in a specified way, typically in a particular situation or under particular circumstances

Example Sentences

A1 She acquitted herself well in the cooking competition.

A2 He acquitted himself admirably during the job interview.

B1 The team acquitted themselves professionally during the presentation.

B2 Despite the pressure, she acquitted herself brilliantly in the final exam.

C1 He acquitted himself with grace and dignity in the face of criticism.

C2 The lawyer acquitted herself with skill and expertise in the courtroom.

Examples of acquit oneself in a Sentence

formal The defendant was able to acquit oneself in court by providing strong evidence of their innocence.

informal I was worried about the presentation, but I think I acquitted myself pretty well.

slang I didn't think I would do well in the interview, but I totally acquitted myself!

figurative Despite the challenges, she managed to acquit herself admirably in the competition.

Grammatical Forms of acquit oneself

past tense

acquitted

plural

acquit themselves

comparative

more acquitted

superlative

most acquitted

present tense

acquits

future tense

will acquit

perfect tense

has acquitted

continuous tense

is acquitting

singular

acquits oneself

positive degree

acquit oneself

infinitive

to acquit oneself

gerund

acquitting oneself

participle

acquitting

Origin and Evolution of acquit oneself

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'acquit oneself' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'acquiter' meaning 'to pay, settle'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'acquit oneself' evolved to refer to how well one performs or behaves in a particular situation, rather than just settling a debt or obligation.