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

Credova, Kent said, fully complied with laws requiring the transparent disclosure of the terms of its leases, adding that “the matter was resolved with no finding of wrongdoing.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

"The Supreme Court's order has been complied with."

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

She insists it has always complied with the law.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 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

Tree-ear complied, and the man stuffed them into the container as a temporary patch.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park