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conform to

Other forms: conformed to; conforming to; conforms to

Definitions of conform to
  1. verb
    behave in accordance or in agreement with
    synonyms: follow
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    types:
    go by
    be or act in accordance with
    type of:
    copy, imitate, simulate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  2. verb
    satisfy a condition or restriction
    synonyms: fit, meet
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    types:
    coordinate
    be co-ordinated
    fill the bill, fit the bill
    be what is needed or be good enough for what is required
    behoove, behove
    be appropriate or necessary
    fulfil, fulfill, live up to, satisfy
    meet the requirements or expectations of
    accommodate, fit, suit
    be agreeable or acceptable to
    answer, do, serve, suffice
    be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
    cover
    provide for
    type of:
    agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
    be compatible, similar, or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  3. verb
    observe
    conform to the rules”
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    antonyms:
    violate
    fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
    type of:
    abide by, comply, follow
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
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