conform
Meaning
- (intransitive, transitive) To adapt to something by more closely matching it, especially something normative.
- (intransitive, often, transitive, with-to) To adapt to something by more closely matching it, especially something normative.
- (intransitive) To be as required or recommended by a specification, regulation, or policy.
Synonyms
apply to
be congruent
comply with
conform to
be in agreement
act in the right way
do what is expected of one
accommodate to
move in the right direction
act according
be conform
in compliance with
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kənˈfɔːm/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English conformen, borrowed from Middle French and Anglo-Norman conformer, from Latin conformāre (“to mould, to shape after”).
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