2 uses
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Definition
to handle oneself in a specified way — which is typically in a positive way
- Danglars acquitted himself like a man placed between two dangerous positions, and who is rendered brave by fear.Chapters 113-114 (90% in)
acquitted = handled (conducted or behaved)
- Ali alone was present to wait at table, and acquitted himself so admirably, that the guest complimented his host thereupon.Chapters 31-32 (51% in)
acquitted = handled (conducted or behaved)
There are no more uses of "acquit" in The Count of Monte Cristo.
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