Synonyms for comply
kəmˈplaɪcom·p·ly

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 4 votes

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.

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.5 / 2 votes

1. 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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1. • Obey

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1. obeying

   comply means obey.

   i will comply with the rule.

   Submitted by anonymous on February 21, 2019  

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:4.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "comply":

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

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1. Gergely Gulyas:

   The government does not agree with the courts decision, which it considers to be risky and damaging in terms of Europes security, at the same time, as a member of the European Union, naturally we are obliged to comply with every court decision, and we will comply.

2. Ralph Northam:

   Deplorable Oregonian @JaneSkillman · 49 minutes ago · 201 What the HELL is wrong with Virginia? PART 5 You will give up your guns, if you don't I'll have the National Guard cut your power, your phone lines, and your internet. Then, if you still refuse to comply I'll have you killed. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, Democrat. #WWG1WGA #2A #Trump2020 #KAG2020 #Blacks #BlacksForTrump #LatinosForTrump #Virginia #MAGA #Independents #WomenForTrump #TakeBackTheHouse

3. Jerry Nadler:

   We've heard from a number of other people who have said they will comply if we give them a subpoena -- they want an excuse, they want a friendly subpoena, so-called, there are a couple of people who have been defiant and said they're not going to comply, but that's only a handful.

4. 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?’.

5. Clifford Villalon:

   People do not comply because they do not accede. But when they know they will succeed, that is the time they will concede.