verb

conform

to comply, to adapt, to fit

You must conform to the rules.

You must conform to the rules.

The building must conform to safety standards.

The building must conform to safety standards.

((to sth.)) to comply with (sth.) You must conform to the rules.

Synonyms: comply, obey, adapt; Antonyms: rebel, defy, differ

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'formare' (to form). It literally means 'to form together', implying alignment with a standard or group.

Think of 'con' (with) and 'form'. You are taking the same form as everyone else, hence 'complying'.

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