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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | act reasonably, properly |
| Synonyms: | act correctly, act one's age, act with decorum, be civil, be good, be nice, be on best behavior, be orderly, comport oneself, conduct oneself properly, control, demean oneself, deport oneself, direct, discipline oneself, keep one's nose clean, keep the peace, live up to, manage, manage oneself, mind one's manners, mind one's p's and q's, observe golden rule, observe the law, play fair, shape up, toe the mark, watch one's step |
| Antonyms: | act up, misbehave |
| Main Entry: | oblige |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | do a favor or kindness |
| Synonyms: | accommodate, aid, assist, avail, bend over backward, benefit, come around, contribute, convenience, don't make waves, favor, fill the bill, fit in, go fifty-fifty, gratify, grin and bear it, help, indulge, make a deal, make room, meet halfway, please, profit, put oneself out, roll with it, serve, swim with the tide, take it, toe the mark |
| Antonyms: | be mean |
| Main Entry: | suit |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | adapt, tailor |
| Synonyms: | accommodate, adjust, amuse, change, conform, entertain, fashion, fill, fit, fit in, gratify, modify, please, proportion, quadrate, readjust, reconcile, revise, satisfy, tailor-make, toe the mark |
| Antonyms: | refuse, reject |
| Main Entry: | yield |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | grant, allow |
| Synonyms: | accede, accept, acknowledge, acquiesce, admit, agree, assent, bow, break, comply, concede, concur, consent, defer, fail, fit in, go along with, go with the flow, permit, play the game, surrender, toe the line, toe the mark, waive |
| Antonyms: | counter, disallow, disapprove, veto |
| Main Entry: | toe the line |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | obey the rules |
| Synonyms: | adhere to rules, come to heel, conform, fall in, fall in line, follow the book, stay in line, toe the mark |
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