comply (with)

verb

kəm-ˈplī How to pronounce comply (with) (audio)
Definition of comply (with)next
1
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders

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2
as in to fulfill
to do what is required by the terms of were summarily threatened with a lawsuit if they did not comply with the contract

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply (with)
  1. obey
  2. fulfill
  3. follow
  4. keep
  5. satisfy
  6. complete
Verb
  • Fortunately, William obeys and ends up licking his wounds in the same whorehouse as before.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In Baum’s original books the winged monkeys are natural, native creatures to Oz, who are cursed to obey the commands of anyone who wears a magical Golden Cap, which is eventually acquired by Dorothy.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of obey
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  • Many of the happiest super-agers never retire and have purposeful jobs that fulfill them.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the backlog of unfulfilled orders has reached a record 17,000: at current delivery rates, this would take 14 years to fulfill, although the wait time is expected to eventually shorten.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of fulfill
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  • The novel follows Violet Sorrengail, whose commanding mother denies her entry to the safe Scribe Quadrant and forces her into Basgiath War College, where students fight to become elite dragon riders.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Hand-washing, covering your mouth during coughing, and following other basic hygiene measures can all help prevent the spread of whooping cough.
    Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of follow
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  • Trading for Evan Longoria and Andrew McCutchen was a fine concept when the Giants tried to keep the top spinning in 2018, but the result of that gambit was a 73-89 season and a waste of future All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
    Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • According to colleagues who spoke to the New York Times, Thompson kept a low profile at home and was down-to-earth and funny in his personal life.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of keep
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  • Federal officials said the company must still satisfy certain technical, legal, environmental and financial conditions before the loan is funded.
    Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Whether your giftee is a devout Salt & Straw follower or new to the beloved ice cream shop, this frosty gift is sure to satisfy their sweet cravings.
    Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of satisfy
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  • Once the prisoner exchange is completed, the two groups will then sprint to join their companies on opposite sides of the stadium to watch the game.
    Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Renovations that lead to new uses or to create an asset poised for the long term can be financed without recourse for up to 30 years in most states—even financing improvements that were completed in the previous one to three years.
    Rafi Golberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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