Synonyms for comply
kəmˈplaɪ

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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

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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.

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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

How to use comply in a sentence?

1. Richard Burr:

   Court orders are not optional, and Apple should comply.

2. Obeth Kandjoze:

   There has to be some teeth built into the legislation to make companies comply.

3. Lanny Davis:

   We will comply and hope to agree upon reasonable terms, ground rules and a date.

4. British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond:

   Until we see Russia comply on the ground we cannot relieve the pressure in any way.

5. Jim Harper:

   It’s all part of a bluff to force legislators to comply with the federal mandate.

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