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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“It’s much more effective for the school to be able to know if a student isn’t complying and is able to engage in a conversation with them rather than … a blanket ban,” Schlenker said.

From Los Angeles Times

The entertainment giant also agreed to create a program to comply with children's data protection laws, the US Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

From BBC

Because he tells me to leave the house, which he lives in, I feel forced to comply, even though my mother wants me there.

From MarketWatch

If they fail to comply, the platforms could face further government action, the statement said without specifying what the consequences would be.

From Barron's

A spokesperson for the department said the office also conducts annual audits with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for custodial informant files to make sure records on both ends are complying with policy.

From Los Angeles Times

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