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comply with

VERB
abide by
Synonyms
WEAK
follow observe
VERB
agree to
Synonyms
WEAK
abide by accept acknowledge allow approve confirm contract endorse go along with ratify settle for shake on support
Antonyms
WEAK
dispute dissent refuse reject
VERB
cooperate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist collaborate conspire contribute coordinate further help participate unite uphold
STRONG
abet advance agree band befriend coincide combine concert concur conduce espouse forward league partner second succor
WEAK
back up be in cahoots chip in coadjute give-and-take go along with join forces join in lend a hand pitch in play ball pool resources pull together share in show willingness side with stick together take part work side by side work together
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block check counteract disagree harm hinder hurt obstruct oppose protest stop
STRONG
differ halt impede reject
WEAK
delay disturb encumber prevent
VERB
fulfill
Synonyms
STRONG
accomplish achieve answer conclude conform discharge do effect effectuate execute fill finish implement keep meet obey observe perfect perform please realize render satisfy score suffice suit
WEAK
be just the ticket carry out fill the bill hit the bull's-eye make it make the grade
Antonyms
STRONG
abandon bear begin cancel commence destroy fail give up halt lose miss neglect overlook refuse start
VERB
keep
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hold perform
STRONG
bless celebrate consecrate fulfill honor laud obey observe praise regard respect ritualize sanctify solemnize
WEAK
adhere to
Antonyms
STRONG
condemn denounce dishonor disregard disrespect forget ignore miss neglect overlook reproach
WEAK
abandon
VERB
observe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adopt follow honor perform respect
STRONG
adhere comply conform fulfill heed keep mind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disrespect scorn
STRONG
disobey disregard ignore neglect refuse
WEAK
violate
VERB
play ball
Synonyms
WEAK
agree be in cahoots collaborate conspire go along with join forces join in participate play the game pull together stick together work together
VERB
respect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere to appreciate heed honor recognize regard revere uphold value
STRONG
adore attend esteem follow note notice reverence spare venerate
WEAK
abide by be awed by be kind to defer to have good opinion of have high opinion look up to observe of pay attention set store by show consideration show courtesy take into account think highly of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard ignore neglect overlook
STRONG
hate
WEAK
condemn disobey disrespect scorn
VERB
satisfy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish appease assuage assure convince do meet provide reassure
STRONG
avail complete equip fill fulfill furnish induce inveigle observe perform qualify quiet score sell serve suffice
WEAK
be adequate be enough be sufficient come up to conform to dispel doubt get by keep promise make good make the grade pass muster put mind at ease serve the purpose tide over win over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail miss
STRONG
forget halt ignore neglect prevent stop take
WEAK
anger disappoint discontent dissatisfy dissuade frustrate upset

Example Sentences

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The Judicial Council should establish monitoring standards, reporting requirements, and training to ensure courts comply with constitutional bail requirements.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Illinois landlords also must comply with what is called the warranty of habitability, which means they must maintain a space and make sure it is usable by its tenants.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Following her arrest, a representative for the singer described the incident as "completely inexcusable" and said Spears would "take the right steps and comply with the law."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Israel insists that its actions comply with international law.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

When the ban went into effect in 1920, reformers who had campaigned for it were pleased, but plenty of Americans refused to comply with the new rules.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield