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Synonyms for comply
kəmˈplaɪcom·p·ly
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
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, harmonizeAntonyms:
contend, contradict, decline, demur, deny, differ, disagree, dispute, dissent, oppose, protest, refusePreposition:
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.
Princeton's WordNet
comply, follow, abide byverb
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
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obeying
comply means obey.
i will comply with the rule.
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#19 | be | |
#504 | come | |
#859 | meet | |
#871 | watch | |
#1164 | follow | |
#1288 | survey | |
#1701 | respect | |
#1734 | agree | |
#1893 | accept | |
#2165 | compliance | |
#2614 | perform | |
#3224 | respond | |
#3569 | consent | |
#3594 | implement | |
#4193 | honor | |
#5038 | combine | |
#5119 | comply | |
#5503 | trace | |
#5639 | adopt | |
#5685 | discharge | |
#6468 | approve | |
#6680 | satisfy | |
#6821 | admit | |
#7546 | pursue | |
#7561 | succeed | |
#7591 | observe | |
#10024 | accord | |
#10225 | honour | |
#10494 | fulfill | |
#11295 | conform | |
#12106 | abide | |
#12721 | accompany | |
#14320 | obey | |
#14659 | conformity | |
#14841 | adhere | |
#18875 | fulfil | |
#20404 | coincide | |
#24578 | assent | |
#24755 | concur | |
#45720 | harmonize | |
#68545 | accede | |
#71825 | espouse | |
#84424 | acquiesce | |
#160224 | surveil | |
#227312 | postdate |
How to use comply in a sentence?
Look, I think if you fine someone $25,000 a day to their person until they comply, it gets their attention. ...I don't know how many are going to want to take that risk for Donald Trump.
This man has no power over me. He seems to think he can tell me to be quiet. That doesn’t sit well with me – and I refuse to comply. they picked the wrong guy.
Quebec Environment Minister David Heurtel:
It (the motion) signifies that anyone who seeks to build a project in Quebec must comply with all Quebec laws and regulations.
It does not mean surrender, they just have to show their desire and willingness, because we want all of them to be included. That's why we relaxed that previous condition. We agreed to solve their difficulty to comply with our demand.
Previous penalties never have been large enough to deter the most common types of pharmaceutical fraud, so it would be surprising if the industry suddenly decided of its own accord to comply with laws it has routinely violated for decades.
Translations for comply
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- الامتثالArabic
- съобразявам се, придържам се към, спазвам, изпълнявам, съгласявам сеBulgarian
- einwilligenGerman
- συμμορφώνονταιGreek
- acceder, cumplirSpanish
- myöntyä, taipua, mukautua, suostuaFinnish
- conformer, respecter, acquiescerFrench
- gèillScottish Gaelic
- נענהHebrew
- पालन करनाHindi
- konformigarIdo
- attuare, conformarsi, adattarsi, concordareItalian
- 応じる, 従う, 守るJapanese
- voldoenDutch
- assentir, concordar, cumprir, aquiescerPortuguese
- supuneRomanian
- соглаша́ться, подчиня́тьсяRussian
- tuân theoVietnamese
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