comply
/kəmˈplaɪ/
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Also seen as: complies · complying · complied
Meaning · English
To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
Verb
Examples
comply with rules
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “comply” mean?
To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
Is “comply” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.