Comply
/kəmˈplaɪ/
To do what you are asked or to follow the rules. For example, if your teacher asks you to raise your hand before speaking, you comply by raising your hand.
Examples
- To win the game, all players must comply with the rules set by the referee.
- The teacher asked us to comply with her instructions for the science project to ensure we all did our best.
- When we go on a field trip, we must comply with safety guidelines to keep everyone safe.
Synonyms
follow
obey
conform
submit
adhere
accept
Antonyms
disobey
ignore
reject
resist
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