Synonyms for comply
kəmˈplaɪ

Princeton's WordNet(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. comply, follow, abide by(verb)

   act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

   "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules"

   Synonyms:
   take after, watch, watch over, fall out, stick with, keep up, be, succeed, respect, honor, adopt, observe, play along, abide by, travel along, come after, trace, follow, honour, surveil, accompany, come, postdate, pursue, keep abreast, stick to, survey, espouse, conform to, keep an eye on

English Synonyms and Antonyms(3.00 / 4 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. comply

   Agree is the most general term of this group, signifying to have like qualities, proportions, views, or inclinations, so as to be free from jar, conflict, or contradiction in a given relation. To concur is to agree in general; to coincide is to agree in every particular. Whether in application to persons or things, concur tends to expression in action more than coincide; we may either concur or coincide in an opinion, but concur in a decision; views coincide, causes concur. One accepts another's terms, complies with his wishes, admits his statement, approves his plan, conforms to his views of doctrine or duty, accedes or consents to his proposal. Accede expresses the more formal agreement, consent the more complete. To assent is an act of the understanding; to consent, of the will. We may concur or agree with others, either in opinion or decision. One may silently acquiesce in that which does not meet his views, but which he does not care to contest. He admits the charge brought, or the statement made, by another — admit always carrying a suggestion of reluctance. Assent is sometimes used for a mild form of consent, as if agreement in the opinion assured approval of the decision.

   Synonyms:
   accede, accept, accord, acquiesce, admit, agree, approve, assent, coincide, combine, concur, consent, harmonize

   Antonyms:
   contend, contradict, decline, demur, deny, differ, disagree, dispute, dissent, oppose, protest, refuse

   Preposition:
   I agree in opinion with the speaker; to the terms proposed; persons agree on or upon a statement of principles, rules, etc.; we must agree among ourselves.

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1. obeying

   comply means obey.

   i will comply with the rule.

   Submitted by anonymous on February 21, 2019  

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1. List of paraphrases:

   conform, meet, fulfil, satisfy, abide, adhere, observe, fulfill, obey, respond, respect, compliance, follow, implement, conformity, discharge, perform, honour

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1. Nils Melzer:

   That looks like a case of torture, she was threatened she would be Tased if she didnt comply with an order. Its not that she physically resisted or would have been dangerous to the officer.

2. Sean Spicer:

   I think the one thing that people forget is that at the end of the day, our failure to comply with NAFTA is going to result in the loss of more jobs here in America, there are consequences for this kind of action, and they tend to build upon each other and provoke more responses. Is that really the kind of path we want to go down?

3. James Comey:

   And I expect a report on them, not on the handling of classified information because that's frivolous, but on, ‘Did I comply with policy? Did I comply with my employment agreement?’.

4. Mike Shirkey:

   We will prepare to comply with this most recent ruling while we await the outcome of the appeal.

5. An HHS spokesperson:

   Dr. Adams already participates in most meetings and events virtually, and will continue to do so. If the White House Medical Unit recommends any changes in Dr. Adams' practices, he will of course comply.

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