complied

VERB

abide by, follow agreement or instructions

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce adhere to give in give up obey observe quit satisfy submit

STRONG

accede accord defer discharge ditto fold fulfill keep mind perform respect yield

WEAK

agree to cave in come around conform to consent to cry uncle don't make waves don't rock the boat fit in give out go along with go with the flow knuckle to knuckle under play ball play the game put out roll over and play dead shape up stay in line straighten up throw in towel toss it in yes one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disobey dissuade

STRONG

condemn deny disallow disapprove fail ignore neglect oppose prevent refuse withhold

WEAK

decline rebuff reject resist

Example Sentences

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complied

The full force of the deal will not take effect until both parties have complied with its closing conditions, which the agreement indicates could happen within months.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

Islamic schools in the province complied on Thursday, looking to Allah for relief.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

Silva and the team, which had shared the photos and videos as collaborative posts on Instagram, complied with the demand and took down the content that afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Mexico has complied in some instances, raising tariffs “as high as 50% for steel products and other goods from countries, like China, with which it does not have a free trade agreement.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

The restaurant’s patrons complied, leaning in to see the small silver ball.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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