verb

conform

to conform, to comply, to adapt

You must conform to the rules.

You must conform to the rules.

The design conforms to safety standards.

The design conforms to safety standards.

((to sth.)) to comply with rules, standards, or laws You must conform to the rules.

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

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'formare' (to form). Meaning 'to make of the same form'.

Think of everyone taking the same 'form' 'together' ('con-') to fit in with the rules.

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