complies

VERB

abide by, follow agreement or instructions

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce adhere to give in give up obey observe quit satisfy submit

STRONG

accede accord defer discharge ditto fold fulfill keep mind perform respect yield

WEAK

agree to cave in come around conform to consent to cry uncle don't make waves don't rock the boat fit in give out go along with go with the flow knuckle to knuckle under play ball play the game put out roll over and play dead shape up stay in line straighten up throw in towel toss it in yes one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disobey dissuade

STRONG

condemn deny disallow disapprove fail ignore neglect oppose prevent refuse withhold

WEAK

decline rebuff reject resist

Example Sentences

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complies

Coinbase said it “fully complies with applicable laws,” while Kalshi and Gemini Titan didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Flock has said it contracts with roughly 5,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide and that its technology complies with a California law that limits what information can be shared with federal authorities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

Microsoft, which reported an 18% global effective tax rate for the year in question in its U.S. annual report, said it complies with tax laws.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

"Whilst this complies with the judgment we want to further improve changing facilities for all colleagues."

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Marguerite lays down the spoon and complies without question.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein