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- [kuh m-plahy]
- /kəmˈplaɪ/
- /kəmˈplaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh m-plahy]
- /kəmˈplaɪ/
Definitions of comply word
- verb comply If someone or something complies with an order or set of rules, they are in accordance with what is required or expected. 3
- verb comply to act in accordance with rules, wishes, etc; be obedient (to) 3
- verb comply to be obedient or complaisant 3
- intransitive verb comply to act in accordance (with a request, order, rule, etc.) 3
- verb without object comply 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 comply Obsolete. to be courteous or conciliatory. 1
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Origin of comply
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 Comply
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
comply 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for comply
verb comply
- satisfy — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- quit — to stop, cease, or discontinue: She quit what she was doing to help me paint the house.
- obey — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
- acquiesce — If you acquiesce in something, you agree to do what someone wants or to accept what they do.
- submit — to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).
Antonyms for comply
verb comply
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- disobey — Fail to obey (rules, a command, or someone in authority).
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
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