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   conform

   /kənˈfɔːm/

   verb

   • 1. comply with rules, standards, or laws: "the kitchen does not conform to hygiene regulations" Similar comply withabide byobeyobservefollowkeep tohold toadhere tosatisfymatch up tomeetfulfilbe in accordance withstick tostand byact in accordance withupholdheedpay attention toagree to/withconsent toaccede toacceptacquiesce ingo along withfall in withadapt toaccommodate toadjust toacknowledgerespectdefer toOpposite flout
   • ▪ (of a person) behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards: "the pressure to conform" Similar follow conventionbe conventionalfollow traditionfollow customfit inadaptadjustfollow the crowdrun with the packswim with the streamcomplyacquiescedo what one is toldtoe the lineobey the rulescomply with the rulesobserve the rulesabide by the rulesadhere to the rulesact in accordance with the rulesfollow the ruleskeep to the rulesstick to the rulessubmityieldinformal:play it by the bookplay by the ruleskeep in stepgo with the flowOpposite rebel
   • ▪ be similar in form or type; agree: "the countryside should conform to a certain idea of the picturesque" Similar matchfitsuitansweragree withbe likebe similar tocoincide withcorrespond tocorrelate tobe consistent withbe consonant withbe comparable withmeasure up togo withtally withsquare withaccord withparallelharmonize withOpposite differ from

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘make (something) like another thing’): from Old French conformer, from Latin conformare, from con- ‘together’ + formare ‘to form’.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb conform, which means to bring into harmony or accord with something. See also the legal and kids definitions of conform and related words.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONFORM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Conform means to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society, or to obey a law or rule. Learn how to use conform in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms and related words.

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   Conform definition: to act according to or be obedient to a rule or norm (usually followed by to). See examples of CONFORM used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › conformCONFORM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   To conform means to adapt to fit in with new conditions. So if you travel to Morocco, you should conform to the local custom and adjust your usual wardrobe to one that is more modest.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONFORM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb conform, which means to be or behave in accordance with a standard, rule, or expectation. See synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and sentences with conform.

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   Definition of conform verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.