complied

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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complied

Credova, Kent said, fully complied with laws requiring the transparent disclosure of the terms of its leases, adding that “the matter was resolved with no finding of wrongdoing.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

David Hamilton said the board had only partially complied with the request and had "incorrectly withheld" some details, which he has ordered to be released.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Jianquan Bo, who was in the passenger’s seat, complied.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

Zemian and Amundson complied and had started to exit the parking lot when a local police officer drove in.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

Indeed, she asked Noemon, Phronios’ wealthy son, to lend her a fast ship, and he complied.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer