comply
verb (used without object)
to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed bywith ).
complies
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present tense formof comply (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Hertz Norge stressed that it complies with Norwegian and European regulations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Judicial review would be limited to “whether the approval or authorization complies with objective existing laws.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Instead, the process would become a “checklist” to see if the project complies with existing environmental laws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The severe depletion of mackerel numbers has led to the fish losing its MSC certification, meaning it no longer complies with many retailers' sustainability policies.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“The act complies with the requirements of due process of law,” the decision read.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
