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- [kuh m-plahy]
- /kəmˈplaɪ/
- /kəmˈplaɪ/
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- [kuh m-plahy]
- /kəmˈplaɪ/
Definitions of complies word
- verb without object complies to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed by with): They asked him to leave and he complied. She has complied with the requirements. 1
- verb without object complies Obsolete. to be courteous or conciliatory. 1
- noun complies Third-person singular simple present indicative form of comply. 1
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Origin of complies
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Italian complire < Spanish cumplir (see compliment) to fulfill, accomplish < Latin complēre, equivalent to com- com- + plē- fill + -re infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Complies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
complies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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