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comply

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəmˈplaɪ/

Forms: complying, complied

comply means: To do what a rule, request, or set of conditions says you must do.

verb

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To do what a rule, request, or set of conditions says you must do.

  • Please comply with the rules.
  • The factory complies with safety standards.
  • He refused to comply with their request.

How to use it: comply with something (All drivers must comply with the new rules.)

Similar words: conform, obey

Opposites: disobey

Common phrases: comply with something, fully comply, refuse to comply, willing to comply

Questions about comply

What does comply mean?

To do what a rule, request, or set of conditions says you must do.

What is comply in other languages?

Türkçe: uymak · Español: cumplir · Français: se conformer · Deutsch: befolgen · Italiano: rispettare · 日本語: 従う

How do you pronounce comply?

It is pronounced /kəmˈplaɪ/.

How do you use comply in a sentence?

Please comply with the rules. The factory complies with safety standards.

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