Pronunciation: /əˈkwɪt wʌnˈsɛlf/
verb to behave or perform in a specified way, typically in a particular situation or under particular circumstances
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.
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.
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