conform

verb

con·form kən-ˈfȯrm How to pronounce conform (audio)

conformed; conforming; conforms

transitive verb

: to give the same shape, outline, or contour to : bring into harmony or accord

conform furrows to the slope of the land

intransitive verb

: to be similar or identical

also : to be in agreement or harmony

—used with to or with

changes that conform with our plans

: to be obedient or compliant

—usually used with to

conform to another's wishesThe building doesn't conform to local regulations.

: to act in accordance with prevailing standards or customs

the pressure to conform

conformer noun

conformism

kən-ˈfȯr-ˌmi-zəm How to pronounce conform (audio)

noun

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Conform, with its prefix con-, "with" or "together", means basically "to adopt the form of those around you". Thus, employee behavior must usually conform with basic company policies. A certain philosophy may be said to conform with American values (even if we sometimes have a hard time agreeing on exactly what those are). And a Maine Coon cat or a Dandie Dinmont terrier must conform to its breed requirements in order to be registered for breeding purposes. Being a conformist is usually a safe bet; being a nonconformist, who ignores society's standards and the whole idea of conformity, can be a bit dangerous but also sometimes more fun.

Example Sentences

Most teenagers feel pressure to conform. the list conforms with the contents of the trunk

Recent Examples on the Web Just this summer, the European Union proposed an act that will require that anyone who wants to use, build or sell AI solutions and services will need to conform to the new laws.

Carlos Melendez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, though, is not one to conform to conventional norms.

David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 However, these products are not typically required to conform to any standards, leading to a highly manual process of integration.

Sanjeev Mohan, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 This pillow was also designed by a chiropractor to conform to the natural curves of a person's body while giving stability where it's needed.

Caitlyn Hitt, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2022 Even women who worked outside the home were expected to conform to feminine ideals that emphasized their differences from men.

Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Aug. 2022 Not all masculinity is toxic, and kids shouldn’t be forced to conform to any particular way of being.

Peggy Drexler, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 Objectively, the Duchess of Sussex has not been willing to conform to every requirement of the institution—notably the Anglo-Saxon ones.

Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2022 Republicans fervently oppose altering GILTI to conform to the OECD’s global minimum corporate tax.

Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 20 July 2022 See More

单词	conformer
释义	conform verb con·form kən-ˈfȯrm conformed; conforming; conforms transitive verb : to give the same shape, outline, or contour to : bring into harmony or accord conform furrows to the slope of the land intransitive verb 1 : to be similar or identical also : to be in agreement or harmony —used with to or with changes that conform with our plans 2 a : to be obedient or compliant —usually used with to conform to another's wishesThe building doesn't conform to local regulations. b : to act in accordance with prevailing standards or customs the pressure to conform conformer noun conformism kən-ˈfȯr-ˌmi-zəm noun Did you know? Conform, with its prefix con-, "with" or "together", means basically "to adopt the form of those around you". Thus, employee behavior must usually conform with basic company policies. A certain philosophy may be said to conform with American values (even if we sometimes have a hard time agreeing on exactly what those are). And a Maine Coon cat or a Dandie Dinmont terrier must conform to its breed requirements in order to be registered for breeding purposes. Being a conformist is usually a safe bet; being a nonconformist, who ignores society's standards and the whole idea of conformity, can be a bit dangerous but also sometimes more fun. Synonyms accord agree answer check chord cohere coincide comport consist correspond dovetail fit go harmonize jibe rhyme rime sort square tally See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Most teenagers feel pressure to conform. the list conforms with the contents of the trunk Recent Examples on the Web Just this summer, the European Union proposed an act that will require that anyone who wants to use, build or sell AI solutions and services will need to conform to the new laws. Carlos Melendez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, though, is not one to conform to conventional norms. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 However, these products are not typically required to conform to any standards, leading to a highly manual process of integration. Sanjeev Mohan, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 This pillow was also designed by a chiropractor to conform to the natural curves of a person's body while giving stability where it's needed. Caitlyn Hitt, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2022 Even women who worked outside the home were expected to conform to feminine ideals that emphasized their differences from men. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Aug. 2022 Not all masculinity is toxic, and kids shouldn’t be forced to conform to any particular way of being. Peggy Drexler, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 Objectively, the Duchess of Sussex has not been willing to conform to every requirement of the institution—notably the Anglo-Saxon ones. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2022 Republicans fervently oppose altering GILTI to conform to the OECD’s global minimum corporate tax. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 20 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French conformer, from Latin conformare, from com- + formare to form, from forma form First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Kids Definition conform verb con·form kən-ˈfȯrm conformed; conforming 1 : to make or be like : agree, accord The weather conforms to the recent pattern. 2 : comply Every student needs to conform to school rules. Legal Definition conform intransitive verb con·form kən-ˈfȯrm : to be in accordance : correspond in character specifically : to be in accordance with the provisions of a contract conformer noun as in conformist Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance conformist conventionalist traditionalist follower moderate standpatter stuffed shirt middle-of-the-roader fuddy-duddy square Antonyms & Near Antonyms individualist deviant heretic iconoclast loner maverick nonconformist bohemian free spirit renegade freethinker nonconformer lone wolf lone ranger enfant terrible boho counterculturist See More
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conform

verb

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intransitive verb

noun