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comply

/kəmˈplaɪ/

verb
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🇬🇧 UK

/kəmˈplaɪ/

🇺🇸 US

/kəmˈplaɪ/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · verb

    To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.

  2. Meaning 2 · verb

    To accomplish, to fulfil.

  3. Meaning 3 · verb

    To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.

  4. Meaning 4 · verb

    To enfold; to embrace.

How this word is used

  • Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “comply” when they mean: to yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to c.”
  • Academic “Scholars may discuss “comply” carefully in formal writing.”
  • Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “comply” in professional communication.”

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“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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