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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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TMZ reported that Lil Nas X — birth name Montero Hill — will be cleared of his four felony counts if he complies with treatment and commits no other crimes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Make sure any healthcare directive complies with local medical-consent laws.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

It has previously said it receives thousands of requests a year from such agencies for footage from customer cameras, and that it complies with any request "when legally required".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

The lawsuit seeks to hold the government accountable by establishing enforceable protections and ensuring that detention complies with constitutional standards, plaintiffs say.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Marguerite lays down the spoon and complies without question.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein