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How to pronounce comply in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms abide by, follow
Type of obey
Has types conform to, accommodate, oblige, toe the line
Verb group follow, adopt, stick with, stick to, espouse
Derivation compliance, compliancy, compliant


You must comply or else!.

Examples of comply

comply
They would have to agree to comply with state tax laws for the next eight years.
From the stltoday.com
The finance bill is designed to comply with a massive international rescue loan.
From the kansas.com
The state agency has no authority to reject rates that comply with the standard.
From the sacbee.com
Businesses that fail to comply could face fines or license suspensions, he said.
From the stltoday.com
We must comply with the standards of integrity and conduct set out in this code.
From the nbr.co.nz
Both players denied any wrongdoing and pledged to comply with the investigation.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Facing calls to resign, he announced the government would comply with the order.
From the economist.com
On average, about 50 percent of Illinois drivers usually comply, officials said.
From the dailyherald.com
Ofcom says it must reduce mobile termination rates to comply with EU guidelines.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules"
  • To yield assent; to accord; agree, or acquiesce; to adapt one's self; to consent or conform; : To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments; : To fulfill; to accomplish; : To infold; to embrace
  • (COMPLIED) Case in compliance but can't be closed because of fees due or something else is pending
  • To satisfy or to conform with rules or laws.
  • Observer / bien suivre (son traitement)
  • To meet obligations and rules
  • To obey or follow a command