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comply with

VERB

abide by

Synonyms

WEAK

follow observe

VERB

agree to

Synonyms

WEAK

abide by accept acknowledge allow approve confirm contract endorse go along with ratify settle for shake on support

Antonyms

WEAK

dispute dissent refuse reject

VERB

cooperate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist collaborate conspire contribute coordinate further help participate unite uphold

STRONG

abet advance agree band befriend coincide combine concert concur conduce espouse forward league partner second succor

WEAK

back up be in cahoots chip in coadjute give-and-take go along with join forces join in lend a hand pitch in play ball pool resources pull together share in show willingness side with stick together take part work side by side work together

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block check counteract disagree harm hinder hurt obstruct oppose protest stop

STRONG

differ halt impede reject

WEAK

delay disturb encumber prevent

VERB

fulfill

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplish achieve answer conclude conform discharge do effect effectuate execute fill finish implement keep meet obey observe perfect perform please realize render satisfy score suffice suit

WEAK

be just the ticket carry out fill the bill hit the bull's-eye make it make the grade

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon bear begin cancel commence destroy fail give up halt lose miss neglect overlook refuse start

VERB

keep

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hold perform

STRONG

bless celebrate consecrate fulfill honor laud obey observe praise regard respect ritualize sanctify solemnize

WEAK

adhere to

Antonyms

STRONG

condemn denounce dishonor disregard disrespect forget ignore miss neglect overlook reproach

WEAK

abandon

VERB

observe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adopt follow honor perform respect

STRONG

adhere comply conform fulfill heed keep mind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disrespect scorn

STRONG

disobey disregard ignore neglect refuse

WEAK

violate

VERB

play ball

Synonyms

WEAK

agree be in cahoots collaborate conspire go along with join forces join in participate play the game pull together stick together work together

VERB

respect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adhere to appreciate heed honor recognize regard revere uphold value

STRONG

adore attend esteem follow note notice reverence spare venerate

WEAK

abide by be awed by be kind to defer to have good opinion of have high opinion look up to observe of pay attention set store by show consideration show courtesy take into account think highly of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

hate

WEAK

condemn disobey disrespect scorn

VERB

satisfy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish appease assuage assure convince do meet provide reassure

STRONG

avail complete equip fill fulfill furnish induce inveigle observe perform qualify quiet score sell serve suffice

WEAK

be adequate be enough be sufficient come up to conform to dispel doubt get by keep promise make good make the grade pass muster put mind at ease serve the purpose tide over win over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail miss

STRONG

forget halt ignore neglect prevent stop take

WEAK

anger disappoint discontent dissatisfy dissuade frustrate upset

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The commissioners demanded more transparency from developers about their operations and required them to comply with the county’s new development regulations before they would vote.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

But Sheinbaum has instead closed ranks, insisting her government will not comply with the U.S. request that it extradite Rocha Moya.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It said the ship's crew had failed "to comply with directions from US forces multiple times over a 24-hour period".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

If he won’t send a different message, it will be difficult to get the regime to comply with a deal, no matter what it promises now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“It is absolutely imperative that you comply with the attached order,” he warned.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

comply with

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