Showing Results for "complied"

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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The Chinese embassy in the US told the BBC that the list is "discriminatory" and said firms from China have strictly complied with the laws of host countries.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

Construction resumed a month later after the building contractor complied with requirements, Panlilio said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Phil complied: “Here it is! ‘I think they deserve a little time to think of what they have done.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter