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   Con·form

   /kənˈfôrm/

   

   verb

   • 1. comply with rules, standards, or laws: "the kitchen does not conform to hygiene regulations" Similar comply withabide byobeyobservefollowkeep tohold toadhere tosatisfymatch up tomeetfulfillbe in accordance withstick tostand byact in accordance withupholdheedpay attention toagree to/withconsent toaccede toacceptacquiesce ingo along withfall in withadapt toaccommodate toadjust toacknowledgerespectdefer toOpposite flout
   • ▪ (of a person) behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards: "the pressure to conform" Similar follow conventionbe conventionalfollow traditionfollow customfit inadaptadjustfollow the crowdrun with the packswim with the streamcomplyacquiescedo what one is toldtoe the lineobey the rulescomply with the rulesobserve the rulesabide by the rulesadhere to the rulesact in accordance with the rulesfollow the ruleskeep to the rulesstick to the rulessubmityieldinformal:play it by the bookplay by the ruleskeep in stepgo with the flowOpposite rebel
   • ▪ be similar in form or type; agree: "the countryside should conform to a certain idea of the picturesque" Similar matchfitsuitansweragree withbe likebe similar tocoincide withcorrespond tocorrelate tobe consistent withbe consonant withbe comparable withmeasure up togo withtally withsquare withaccord withparallelharmonize withOpposite differ from

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘make (something) like another thing’): from Old French conformer, from Latin conformare, from con- ‘together’ + formare ‘to form’.

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   The meaning of CONFORM is to give the same shape, outline, or contour to : bring into harmony or accord. How to use conform in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Conform.

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   CONFORM definition: 1. to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society…. Learn more.

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   Conform definition: to act according to or be obedient to a rule or norm (usually followed by to). See examples of CONFORM used in a sentence.

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   to behave according to a group’s usual standards and expectations, or to operate according to a rule: The contract requires that managers conform to high standards of personal conduct. Wood-burning stoves must conform to the fire code.

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   To conform means to adapt to fit in with new conditions. So if you travel to Morocco, you should conform to the local custom and adjust your usual wardrobe to one that is more modest.

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   Definition of conform verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › conformConform - definition of conform by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usu. fol. by to ): to conform to rules. 2. to act in accord with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc., of society or a group. 3. to be or become similar in form, nature, or character. 4. to be in harmony or accord.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONFORM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you conform, you behave in the way that you are expected or supposed to behave. Many children who can't or don't conform are often bullied. [VERB] He did not feel obliged to conform to the rules that applied to ordinary men. [V + to/with] We conformed with social and family expectations.

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    Jun 2, 2024 · conform (third-person singular simple present conforms, present participle conforming, simple past and past participle conformed) (transitive, intransitive) To adapt to something by more closely matching it, especially something normative.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › conformConform Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Conform Definition. To be or become the same or similar. To be or act in accord with a set of standards, expectations, or specifications. A computer that conforms with the manufacturer's advertising claims; students learning to conform to school safety rules. To bring into harmony or agreement; adapt.