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comply
[ kuhm-plahy ]
verb (used without object)
- to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed by with ):
They asked him to leave and he complied.
She has complied with the requirements.
- Obsolete. to be courteous or conciliatory.
comply
/ kəmˈplaɪ /
verb
- usually foll by with to act in accordance with rules, wishes, etc; be obedient (to)
- obsolete.to be obedient or complaisant
Derived Forms
- comˈplier, noun
Other Words From
- uncom·plying adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of comply1
Word History and Origins
Origin of comply1
Example Sentences
In the same year, whaling was suspended in Iceland for two months after a government-commissioned inquiry concluded the methods used did not comply with animal welfare laws.
McAfee, CEO of Fresno-based Raw Farm, LLC, told The Times that he has complied with the request and applied for the position of “FDA advisor on raw milk policy and standards development.”
The government has previously offered a financial incentive for them to comply with a cap or freeze.
Benn indicated the commission would continue operating and that legislation would be brought forward by him in response to recent court judgements to ensure it complied with human rights law.
The beauty of “Wicked” the movie is that it ends on the story’s highest note, with Elphaba choosing to resist and fly free instead of complying with a corrupt government.
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