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ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Verb | 1. | conform to - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"coordinate - be co-ordinated; "These activities coordinate well" correspond, gibe, jibe, match, tally, agree, fit, check - be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun" fill the bill, fit the bill - be what is needed or be good enough for what is required; "Does this restaurant fit the bill for the celebration?" behoove, behove - be appropriate or necessary; "It behooves us to reflect on this matter" | | 2. | conform to - observe; "conform to the rules"abide by, comply, follow - 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" go against, violate, break - fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns; "This sentence violates the rules of syntax" | | 3. | conform to - behave in accordance or in agreement with; "Follow a pattern"; "Follow my example"go by - be or act in accordance with; "Go by this rule and you'll be safe" imitate, simulate, copy - reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings" |
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