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| 1. | [ verb ] act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes | |
| Synonyms: | follow abide_by | |
| Examples: | "He complied with my instructions" "You must comply or else!" "Follow these simple rules" "abide by the rules" |
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| Related terms: | obey toe_the_line conform_to oblige adopt stick_to complaisance | |
| 2. | [ verb ] be compatible or in accordance with | |
| Synonyms: | adhere accede | |
| Examples: | "You must adhere to the rules" |
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| Related terms: | match | |
| 3. | [ verb ] observe | |
| Synonyms: | conform_to | |
| Examples: | "conform to the rules" |
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| Related terms: | violate match obey toe_the_line oblige adopt stick_to | |
| 4. | [ verb ] to agree or express agreement | |
| Synonyms: | assent acquiesce accede | |
| Examples: | "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore" |
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| Related terms: | dissent agree connive accede assent acquiescence | |
| Similar spelling: |
complying complexly compel complot complin complex compile compline complete complect complain compiler compliant completed complaint compiling compelled |
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