conform (to)

verb

Definition of conform (to)next
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of an independent-minded person who refuses to conform to the dictates of society

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  1. obey
  2. follow
Verb
  • The man was carrying a knife, according to the affidavit, but obeyed the officers’ commands to drop the weapon.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Six additional citations — speeding, improper passing, failing to drive in a single lane, following too closely, failing to obey traffic control and running a red light — have been added to his charges.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of obey
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  • An emergency program was followed by an initial slowdown in new cases after almost 20 million children received a vaccination in April and May.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Selma Blair’s team has released a lengthy statement regarding the actor’s recent arrest following an incident while aboard a flight.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of follow
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“Conform (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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