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conforming
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con·form  (kn-fôrm)
v. con·formed, con·form·ing, con·forms
v.intr.
1. To correspond in form or character; be similar.
2. To act or be in accord or agreement; comply: a computer that conforms to the manufacturer's advertising claims. See Synonyms at agree.
3. To act in accordance with current customs or modes. See Synonyms at adapt.
v.tr.
To bring into agreement or correspondence; make similar.

[Middle English conformen, from Old French conformer, from Latin cnfrmre, to shape after : com-, com- + frmre, to shape (from frma, shape).]

con·former n.
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Adj.1.conforming - adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)
faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"
orthodox - adhering to what is commonly accepted; "an orthodox view of the world"


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