comply

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /

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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But platforms face the threat of $32 million fines if they fail to take "reasonable steps" to comply.

From Barron's

Northwestern has committed to comply with federal antidiscrimination laws under the agreement and will launch a survey asking students whether they feel safe reporting instances of antisemitism on campus.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Rheinmetall spokesman said the company has an excellent relationship with the German government and complies with all regulations on confidentiality.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the office should not shy away from cutting funds to schools that don’t comply, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Mueller said that requirement is “not very reasonable,” and that ISPs typically don’t comply due to how onerous it would be.

From The Wall Street Journal

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