conform
/kənˈfɔɹm/ verb C1- To adapt to something by more closely matching it, especially something normative.
- To change to more closely match typical characteristics or behavior.
- To be as required or recommended by a specification, regulation, or policy.
He/she/it conforms · Past conformed · Past participle conformed · -ing form conforming
Verb forms
- Base form
- conform
- He/she/it
- conforms
- Past
- conformed
- Past participle
- conformed
- -ing form
- conforming
From the library
Only I warn you, that when I reside in a country, I conform to all its code, and I have no wish to put myself within the compass of the French laws for your sake.”
“Really, all you have related to me is exceedingly interesting,” said Monte Cristo, observing the young man with a gloomy satisfaction; “and you have done well to conform in everything to the wishes of my friend Sinbad; for your father is indeed here, and is seeking you.”
“And has he conformed to all that the letter specified?”
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