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 ministry will assess whether the deal fully complies with China's rules on export controls, technology transfer and foreign investment, He said.

From MarketWatch

The ministry will assess whether the deal fully complies with China’s rules on export controls, technology transfer and foreign investment, He said.

From The Wall Street Journal

About 4,000 Police Scotland officers have had restrictions placed on their driving at work, until they undergo training to comply with regulations that came into force three years ago.

From BBC

The bulk of Canadian exports to the U.S. have avoided tariffs because they comply with USMCA’s terms.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Those who get insufficient weight loss with GLP-1s or have challenges complying with treatment due to side effects or costs, should consider bariatric surgery as an option or even in combination."

From Science Daily

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