comply (kəmˈplaɪ
)
Definitions
verb
(intr) - (usually foll by with) to act in accordance with rules, wishes, etc; be obedient (to)
- obsolete to be obedient or complaisant
Alternative Forms
comˈplier noun Word Origin
C17: from Italian complire, from Spanish cumplir to complete; see compliment
Synonyms
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obey,
follow,
respect,
agree to,
satisfy,
observe,
fulfil,
submit to conform to
adhere to,
abide by,
consent to yield to defer to accede to act in accordance with
perform,
acquiesce with
