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Comply

🔄 Synonyms of "Comply"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
accedeverb	(intransitive) To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way.
acquiesceverb	(intransitive, with in or to (or sometimes with)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.
assentnoun	(intransitive) To agree to a proposal.
adhereverb	(intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
abide byverb	(transitive) To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
followverb	(ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
conform toverb	observe

↔️ Antonyms of "Comply"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
breakverb	(ergative, transitive, intransitive) To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
dissentnoun	(intransitive) To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).
violateverb	(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
go againstverb	To oppose; to resist

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Comply"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
abide byverb	(transitive) To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
acquiesceverb	(intransitive, with in or to (or sometimes with)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.
assentverb	(intransitive) To agree to a proposal.
accedeverb	(intransitive) To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way.
followverb	(ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
adhereverb	(intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
conform toverb	observe
compliant	Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
compliancenoun	(uncountable) The state of being compliant.
satisfyverb	(transitive) To meet the needs of, to fulfill the wishes or requirements of (someone).
obeyverb	(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
acceptverb	(transitive) To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
fulfillverb	(transitive) To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
fitverb	(transitive) To be suitable for.
accommodateverb	(transitive) To provide housing for.
conformverb	(transitive, intransitive) To adapt to something by more closely matching it, especially something normative.
applyingnoun	The act of applying; an application.
reconcileverb	(ambitransitive) To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back or return to harmony.
adaptverb	(transitive) To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust.
applyverb	(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case