complies

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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By buying a life-insurance policy that complies with Section 7702 of the IRS tax code, it’s possible to take future tax-free withdrawals from the cash value that accumulates in your policy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The Israeli government denies accusations of widespread torture asserting that it complies with standards of international law.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Ashouri would work to ensure that L.A. complies with Measure HLA, the 2024 ballot measure that requires the installation of bus or bike lanes during major road repairs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The Office of Government Ethics conditionally certified the filing, noting it complies with federal ethics law for all but several dozen holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Marguerite lays down the spoon and complies without question.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein