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Conform has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Verb
1

be similar, be in line with

"The new regulations were designed to conform with international safety standards."

2

adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions

"We must adjust to the bad economic situation"

3

To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.

"After years of being mocked by his peers for wearing bright colors, he finally decided to conform and dress like everyone else at work."

In plain English: To conform means to change your behavior so you fit in with what other people are doing.

"The new employees decided to conform to the company's strict dress code from day one."

Usage: Use conform when describing someone adjusting their behavior or appearance to match group norms or external rules. This word often implies yielding to social pressure rather than acting out of personal choice.

Example Sentences
"The new employees decided to conform to the company's strict dress code from day one." verb
"The new employees quickly learned to conform to the office dress code." verb
"Many students struggle to conform their writing style to the strict guidelines provided by their teachers." verb
"He refused to conform his political views to those of his neighbors." verb
Related Terms
Antonyms
vary
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
get used to
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
scan readjust readapt assimilate focus acclimatize match obey square

Origin

The word entered English via the Middle French conformer and Old Norman forms. It originally meant "to mold or shape something," reflecting its Latin roots in making things fit together like parts of a whole.

Rhyming Words
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