Synonyms of conform

conform 1 of 2

verb (1)

kən-ˈfȯrm 

1

as in to correspond

to be in agreement on every point

the list conforms with the contents of the trunk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• correspond
• coincide
• fit
• agree
• consist
• harmonize
• comport
• check
• align
• go
• accord
• sort
• answer
• match
• rhyme
• cohere
• square
• dovetail
• jibe
• fall in with
• parallel
• tally
• chord
• equal
• rime
• register
• line up
• aline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• differ (from)
• disagree (with)
• contradict
• nullify
• conflict
• dispute
• negate
• gainsay
• jar
• clash

2

as in to blend

to form a pleasing relationship

last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blend
• correspond
• correlate
• match
• coordinate
• harmonize
• agree
• meet
• chime
• groove
• balance
• merge
• consort
• assort
• parallel
• chime in
• bond
• dovetail
• hang together
• coalesce
• fuse
• cohere
• square
• conjoin
• tally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conflict
• differ
• contradict
• contrast
• diverge
• offset
• counter
• collide
• jar
• clash
• counteract
• cancel (out)
• negate

3

as in to reconcile

to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences

we'll have to conform this new rule with existing policy regarding student-run organizations on campus

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reconcile
• coordinate
• adapt
• integrate
• align
• accommodate
• harmonize
• combine
• suit
• match
• attune
• merge
• correlate
• conciliate
• connect
• key
• tune
• blend
• fit
• balance
• synthesize
• standardize
• synchronize
• proportion
• unify
• unite
• equalize
• pair
• order
• join
• orchestrate
• dovetail
• even
• arrange
• square
• fuse
• regularize
• array
• aline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disrupt
• disturb
• confuse
• upset
• skew
• disorganize
• disarray
• disharmonize
• alienate
• estrange
• disorder

4

as in to adapt

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation

I can be funny or serious, for I always conform my behavior to the situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adapt
• adjust
• tailor
• suit
• put
• shape
• fit
• accommodate
• edit
• customize
• prepare
• condition
• acclimate
• match
• modify
• acclimatize
• transform
• alter
• fashion
• bend
• convert
• establish
• readjust
• doctor
• revise
• correct
• pattern
• tune
• harmonize
• equip
• model
• regulate
• orient
• attune
• readapt
• rework
• familiarize
• orientate
• recast
• acquaint
• ready
• reclaim
• accustom
• harden
• remake
• root
• redesign
• reengineer
• prime
• reinvent
• toughen
• square
• settle
• gear
• recycle
• habituate
• inure
• rehearse
• train
• refashion
• redo
• refocus
• remodel
• fine-tune
• rig
• naturalize
• redevelop
• revamp
• season
• register
• refit
• make over
• rejigger
• phase
• refigure
• habilitate
• fiddle (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misadjust

conform (to)

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to obey

to act according to the commands of

an independent-minded person who refuses to conform to the dictates of society

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obey
• follow
• adhere (to)
• comply (with)
• abide by
• goose-step (to)
• keep to
• observe
• submit (to)
• yield (to)
• surrender (to)
• defer (to)
• fall in with
• agree (to)
• accede (to)
• assent (to)
• mind
• listen (to)
• acquiesce (to)
• hear
• regard
• watch
• notice
• take
• attend
• heed
• mark
• note

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rebel (against)
• defy
• disobey
• challenge
• dare
• refuse
• lead
• pass over
• direct
• brush (off)
• renounce
• ignore
• repudiate
• disregard
• wink (at)
• violate
• overlook
• dismiss
• tune out
• revolt (against)
• break
• disoblige
• infringe
• scoff (at)
• breach
• shrug off
• fight
• pooh
• oppose
• resist
• mock
• transgress
• combat
• withstand
• scorn
• deride
• contest
• flout
• dispute
• overpass
• buck
• mutiny (against)
• pooh-pooh

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conform

Verb

Strategy games require humanlike ability to think across and beyond multiple steps, deal with unpredictable responses, adapt to changing objectives and still conform to a strict rule set. —Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 16 June 2025

Sartorial choices can be political, like donning a plain smock to signal allegiance to the working class, or balancing the desire to signify status while still conforming to the style of one’s peers. —Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 June 2025

Hers had a chirpy, glassy tone that conformed well to the generic, Kidz Bop-style sound that was favored at the time by Disney. —Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 June 2025

Not to line up and conform to the ideology of those in power. —/ Cbs News, CBS News, 1 June 2025

Phrases Containing conform

• conform (to)