comply
/kəmˈplʌɪ
/verb (complies, complying, complied) [no object] (often comply with)
1Act in accordance with a wish or command: we are unable to comply with your request...
- The government did not comply with the protestors' wishes in either case.
- I am a firm believer that relatives should try to comply with the wishes of their loved ones.
- One theory is that she may have refused to comply with his wishes, adding to his frustration.
Synonyms
abide by, act in accordance with, observe, obey, adhere to, conform to, follow, respect;
agree to, assent to, consent to, concur with/in, fall in with, acquiesce in, go along with, yield to, submit to, bow to, defer to;
satisfy, meet, fulfil, measure up to
1.1(Of an article) meet specified standards: all second-hand furniture must comply with the new regulations...
- The design of these vessels will be to the latest standards, and will comply with all relevant marine design codes.
- The companies would have to comply with training standards and safety procedures.
- The shipments must comply with welfare standards that have been developed by the ministry.
Origin
Late 16th century: from Italian complire, Catalan complir, Spanish cumplir, from Latin complere 'fill up, fulfil' (see complete). The original sense was 'fulfil, accomplish', later 'fulfil the requirements of courtesy', hence 'to be agreeable, to oblige or obey'. Compare with compliment.