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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There were only a few texts from the PM In the latest Mandelson documents, with Sir Keir saying he had handed over all the "messages I hold" and had "complied" with the process.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Officials have said that they complied with the law and addressed any errors when notified, and that redaction errors were limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Japan and India both historically have maintained cordial relations with Iran, although they grudgingly complied with US sanctions aimed at stopping all other countries from buying Iranian oil.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Enhanced said all of the substances complied with U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

And when he was asked to show up in prison so the other saboteurs would know that everyone was caught and the mission was dead, he complied.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple