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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The captain is accused of refusing to comply with orders.

From Barron's

It risks a further additional daily fine of £250 if it does not comply.

From BBC

In exchange, "they don't have to mow as often", to ensure the panels function properly, but also, and more importantly, to comply with bushfire prevention regulations.

From Barron's

Marguerite Gaspar, a former public school teacher who helps home-schoolers comply with state educational policies, has built a clientele of holdback families in a variety of sports.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most Canadian exports enter the U.S. exempt from Ieepa tariffs because the goods comply with the terms of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal

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