comply
Translation
to obey, to act in accordance with
Examples
All businesses must comply with the new regulations.
All businesses must comply with the new regulations.
He was asked to leave and he complied without protest.
He was asked to leave and he complied without protest.
Grammar Patterns
comply ((with sth.)) to act in accordance with a rule or request You must comply with the terms of the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obey, adhere to, conform to; Antonyms: disobey, defy, resist
Etymology
From Latin 'complere' meaning 'to fill up, complete'. The sense is 'to fulfil' a command or wish.
Memory Tips
To 'comply' is to 'complete' a request. Almost always followed by 'with': comply with the rules.