COMPLY (WITH) Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

comply (with)

verb

kəm-ˈplī

Definition of comply (with)

as in to obey

to act according to the commands of the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders

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as in to fulfill

to do what is required by the terms of were summarily threatened with a lawsuit if they did not comply with the contract

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Lach also reminded boaters to obey no-wake zones, understand how their vessels operate during the day and at night, and remain aware of kayakers, paddleboarders, and other people using the river.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Travelers are asked to obey all directional signage in the area to ensure worker and motorist safety.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of obey

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Over the weekend, Tehran’s national security chief Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr issued a list of demands for the US to fulfill before Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Bally’s intends to fulfill its obligations under the host agreement, according to sources, including the buildout of the gleaming 34-story hotel, which has already risen up to full height along the Chicago River at the future casino site.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfill

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Inter Miami paid tribute to Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, after his death following an illness was announced on Saturday.

— Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
While Homer followed warriors sailing home from Troy, the playwright Euripides — writing some three centuries later — turned to the city’s ruins and its women, forced into exile and enslavement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of follow

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Entering the second half, Atlanta kept the energy going and extended their lead to 25 points in the third quarter.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Cam Smith had the speed to leg out an infield single, but if Basabe could keep the ball in the infield, that would be more than enough.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of keep

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The 23-year-old, who won his seventh Grand Slam title at January’s Australian Open to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, injured his right wrist during a match at the Barcelona Open in April.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
And to complete your sleepscape, pair these pillows with a soft memory foam or hybrid mattress, and prepare for sweet dreams.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

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