carry oneself verb2 •To move, especially emphasizing the manner in which one moves.[Y]et all the vvhile they are the tradesmens vvives, they endeavour to preserve the distinction of their fancied character; carry themselves as if they thought they were still above their station, […] — 1725 •To behave, especially with respect to how one's speech, body language, facial expressions, and grooming convey one's opinion concerning oneself.[S]he carried herself with a little touch of hauteur—an air of aloofness, as it were. — 1921 formscarried oneself · carrying oneself · carries oneself