comply

[kuhm-plahy]

verb (used without object)

complied, complying 

1. to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed bywith ).

   They asked him to leave and he complied.

   She has complied with the requirements.

   Synonyms: conform, yield, acquiesce, assent, consent, obey
   Antonyms: resist, refuse

2. Obsolete.,  to be courteous or conciliatory.

comply

/ kəmˈplaɪ /

verb

1. (usually foll by with) to act in accordance with rules, wishes, etc; be obedient (to)

2. obsolete,  to be obedient or complaisant

Other Word Forms

• uncomplying adjective
• complier noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of comply¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Italian complire, from Spanish cumplir ( compliment ) “to fulfill, accomplish,” from Latin complēre, equivalent to com- com- + plēre “to fill”

Word History and Origins

Origin of comply¹

C17: from Italian complire, from Spanish cumplir to complete; see _compliment

Example Sentences

The petitioners welcomed the ruling, while legal experts warned that the decision would have far-reaching implications for employers, who will need to adjust their current leave policies to comply with the judgement.

From BBC

Homeland Security officials first told states that such funding would be conditioned on their complying with immigration enforcement efforts.

From Los Angeles Times

After a lengthy court battle, the Walt Disney Co. began complying with the law two years ago and agreed to a $233-million settlement in the class-action case that an Orange County judge recently approved.

From Los Angeles Times

The Department of Health and Social Care sued PPE Medpro over claims the medical gowns it supplied did not comply with relevant healthcare standards.

From BBC

Other judges have also ruled against the administration conditioning disaster and public safety funding on states and localities complying with federal immigration policies.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acquiesce 
• adhere to www.thesaurus.com
• give in 
• give up 
• obey 
• observe 
• quit 
• satisfy 
• submit