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

That conversation opened up deeper discussions about beauty standards, authenticity, and the pressure women face to conform. —Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025

Read more Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts Gov. Jared Polis has threatened to veto a bill that would mandate Colorado’s municipal courts conform to state sentencing guidelines, the bill sponsors said. —The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025

These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles. —Eric Asimov, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025

Albany needs to fix this legal monstrosity and conform liability for construction injuries to the comparable negligence standard which prevails everywhere else in the United States. —John Faso, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025

Phrases Containing conform

• conform (to)