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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Google complied, and police used that information to identify a man named Okello Chatrie as a suspect in the case.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

Under the old system, the state superintendent has overseen grants while also interpreting state education law and making sure schools complied.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Russell complied with this, but the rest of his lap was fast enough to put him on pole anyway.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

When FDA inspectors showed up unannounced at the farm, it complied with an investigation.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

He felt he’d complied with the wishes of the Soviets by making the apology to Spassky, writing it by hand and personally delivering it, and he’d just agreed to go along with Spassky’s postponement.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady