to conform to

Examples

• All

• The design of the building must conform to the local zoning laws.

• In order to pass, you have to conform to the will of the group.

  Division 19 (2017)

• Bank notes, U.S. notes, and all other forms of money had to conform to this standard.

  4 Presidents (2020)

• Moreover, all of these countries eventually agreed to conform to the international rules.

  Academic text (2008)

• The helmets are the same; they conform to the contours of the skull and face.

  Fiction book (1994)

• The new safety protocols ensure that all employees conform to industry standards.

• To participate in the competition, students must conform to the eligibility requirements.

Synonyms

F

to follow

vsto conform to

∞ 1.0

To act according to rules, advice, or beliefs

is focused on meeting formal rules and standards rather than general guidance

F

to fit

vsto conform to

969 1.0

To match or go well with something

is about taking action to follow rules, not just being a match

F

to fill

vsto conform to

785 1.0

To satisfy a need or a requirement

is the action of following rules rather than only satisfying a condition

M

to meet

vsto conform to

660 1.3

To satisfy a rule or need

can mean satisfying a condition rather than following rules

O

to obey

vsto conform to

411 1.0

Do what someone in charge tells you or follow a rule

is about meeting rules and standards, not only obeying authority

C

to comply

vsto conform to

332 3.8

Do what a rule or person asks

focuses on meeting rules and requirements rather than only obeying orders

F

to fulfill

vsto conform to

• US

265 2.8

To do what is required or promised

is about acting to meet formal rules and standards rather than promises

S

to satisfy

vsto conform to

243 2.8

Meet a rule or requirement

focuses on acting to follow rules and standards, not only meeting conditions

C

to conform

vsto conform to

96 3.2

Think and act like other people or follow rules

is about acting according to rules or meeting standards

O

to observe

vsto conform to

93 3.4

To follow a rule or tradition by doing what it asks

is about meeting rules and requirements beyond traditions or customs

G

to go by

vsto conform to

91 1.8

To follow a rule or plan

is the general idea of acting to meet rules or standards

A

to align with

vsto conform to

82 4.4

To agree with and change to match something

is specifically about acting to meet rules and formal requirements

A

to adhere to

vsto conform to

79 3.9

To follow rules or instructions

is the broader idea of meeting rules and standards generally

A

to abide by

vsto conform to

79 3.5

To accept and follow a rule, decision, or agreement

emphasizes meeting standards rather than agreeing first then acting

F

to follow the rule

vsto conform to

55 2.8

Do what a rule says

covers acting to meet rules but not necessarily strict observance

F

to fall in line

vsto conform to

• Informal

18 4.3

To follow rules or other people after not wanting to at first

is neutral about willingness and focuses on acting according to rules

T

to toe the line

vsto conform to

• Informal

9 5.4

To do what people in charge expect and follow the rules exactly

describes meeting rules or standards without the strict or punitive sense

C

to comply with regulations

vsto conform to

• Formal

1 3.4

Follow rules or laws that apply to you

is the general idea of acting according to rules, not only official ones

Antonyms

V

to violate

627 4.4

Break a law, rule, agreement, or promise

How Compliant

to obey

411 1.0

to comply

332 3.8

to conform to

50 3.7

to follow

∞ 1.0

to meet

660 1.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology