HyperDic: comply

English > 1 sense of the word comply:
VERBsocialcomply, follow, abide byact in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
comply > pronunciation
Soundskahmplay'
Rhymesalkali ... walleye: 28 rhymes with lay...
English > comply: 1 sense > verb 1, social
MeaningAct in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Example "You must comply or else!"
Synonymsfollow, abide by
Narrowerconform toobserve
oblige, accommodateProvide a service or favor for someone
toe the lineDo what is expected
BroaderobeyBe obedient to
Similar toadopt, follow, espousechoose and follow
stick to, stick with, followKeep to
Spanishacatar, acceder, cumplir, obedecer, seguir
Catalancomplir
Adjectivescompliantdisposed or willing to comply
Nounscomplianceacting according to certain accepted standards
compliancya disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

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