conform — to comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to socially acceptable conventions
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to socially acceptable conventions
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfɔːrm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother refuses to conform to modern fashion and still wears clothes from the 1960s.
- The new employee quickly learned to conform to office culture by bringing donuts every Friday.
- All products must conform to safety regulations before being sold.
conform
VERB[/kənˈfɔːrm/]
to comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to socially acceptable conventions
New cadets quickly learn to conform to the strict military uniform code.
First conform to perform, then transform!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conformare,' combining 'con-' (with/together) and 'formare' (to form/shape). The word entered Middle English via Old French, originally meaning 'to make the same shape or form.'
Breakdown
con- (with/together) + form (shape) + -ity or base verb form = conform (to shape together with/to make the same as)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother refuses to conform to modern fashion and still wears clothes from the 1960s.”
“The new employee quickly learned to conform to office culture by bringing donuts every Friday.”
“All products must conform to safety regulations before being sold.”
“The architect had to modify the design to conform to local building codes.”
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