conform
kənˈfɔrm
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Definition of conform - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
adaptationadapt to match norms or standards
  • She tried to conform to the school's dress code.
acquiesce adapt comply
2.
follow rulesact according to rules or standards
  • Students must conform to the school's dress code..
adhere comply
3.
religionTECH.align with established church practicesTECH.
  • He chose to conform to the Church of England.
adhere comply
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Expressions with conform

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act according to rules or standards
Students must conform to the school's dress code..
follow the usual standards or rules
He always tries to conform to the norm at work.

Origin of conform

Latin, conformare (to form, shape)

Terms with conform included in their meaning

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conformity
conform to majority beliefs or practices
agreement
agree or conform to a decision or suggestion
conformity
fail to conform or correspond with
conform
go along with prevailing trends or opinions
conformity
conform to popular behavior or trends
conformity
conform to rules or expectations
fitting in
conform to others to avoid trouble and keep acceptance
conform behavior
start behaving or thinking like others in a group

Examples of conform in a sentence

  • He struggled to conform to the new social environment.
  • Employees must conform to the company's policies.
  • He refused to conform to societal expectations.
  • Many were pressured to conform to the new religious norms.
  • She struggled to conform to the church's strict guidelines.

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  1. French:se conformer, suivre, ...
  2. German:konform gehen, entsprechen, ...
  3. Italian:conformarsi, allinearsi, ...
  4. Spanish:adaptarse, alinearse, ...
  5. Portuguese:conformar-se, alinhar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:遵从, 遵守, ...
  7. Japanese:適応する, 適合する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَافَقَ مَعَ, تَقَيَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִסְתַּגֵּל, לְצַיֵּת, ...
  10. Russian:соответствовать, подчиняться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відповідати, підкорятися, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुरूप होना, पालन करना, ...
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