comply

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 See also

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to comply (third-person singular simple present complies, present participle complying, simple past and past participle complied)

1. To yield assent; to accord; agree, or acquiesce; to adapt one's self; to consent or conform; -- usually followed by with.
   • 2009, Wikipedia: Cuba:

     The U.S. Congress passed a resolution calling for intervention and President William McKinley was quick to comply.

2. (archaic): To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.
3. (archaic): To fulfill; to accomplish.
4. (archaic): To infold; to embrace.

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• compliant