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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Stevie calls a heartbroken Gretta to the stage to perform, and she reluctantly complies before giving up in embarrassment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
UC has disputed the federal findings at its campuses and said the university system complies with federal and state laws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Hengli has said it complies with relevant regulations in the regions where it operates, has never engaged in any trade with Iran and that its suppliers have provided similar assurances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
After lawmakers voted through the bill last month, Lecornu referred parts of the legislation to the council - a nine-member authority that checks whether a law complies with the constitution - for review.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Sebastian scowls something serious but complies with Britt’s demands.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
