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comply

/kəmˈplaɪ/verb2 syllables

Comply means: act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes.

Synonyms for comply14

verb, as in act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

follow, abide by, stick to, stick with, adopt, espouse

also used for comply

give way, accede, agree, allow, cave in, come around, come round, concede

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What does comply mean?1

verb

1

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes“He complied with my instructions”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with comply?60

three syllables

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All 60 rhymes for comply, grouped by syllable

Comply in a sentence

  • Unfortunately, we are unable to comply with your request.sundown
  • We shall be pleased to comply with your request.unknown
  • Hopefully you'll comply with traffic regulations after this.eastasiastudent
  • Some beaches had failed to comply with environmental regulations.tanay
  • Refusal to comply will be met with swift punishment.hecko
  • Lorenzo didn't ask any questions and continued to comply.Amastan
  • This building was designed to comply with the most rigorous environmental standards.sundown
  • You have a duty not to comply with an unlawful order.Miktsoanit

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Forms of comply

as a verb

past tense
complied
present participle
complying
third-person singular
complies
past participle
complied