Definitions

comply

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /

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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To confirm that data brokers are complying with the Delete Act, the Privacy Protection Agency will conduct independent audits starting Jan. 1, 2028, and every three years thereafter.

From Los Angeles Times

The company went on to tell owners and their representatives that it was their responsibility to comply with the company’s brand standards, laws and policies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vietnam's culture ministry issued a demand for the series to be removed on 3 January and gave Netflix 24 hours to comply.

From BBC

Sogoyan said the owner was fully supportive of the monument effort and ready to comply with measures to redevelop the property around the historic home, should the designation have been granted.

From Los Angeles Times

These 'flexibilities' were extended in April, following heavy lobbying by some manufacturers, while the fines for failing to comply were reduced.

From BBC

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