conform
con·form
verb \kən-ˈfȯrm\: to be similar to or the same as something
: to obey or agree with something
: to do what other people do : to behave in a way that is accepted by most people
Full Definition of CONFORM
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 wishes> b : to act in accordance with prevailing standards or customs <the pressure to conform>
— con·form·er noun
— con·form·ism \-ˈfȯr-ˌmi-zəm\ noun
— con·form·ist \-mist\ noun or adjective
See Examples of CONFORM
- Most teenagers feel pressure to conform.
- <the list conforms with the contents of the trunk>
Origin of CONFORM
Middle English, from Anglo-French conformer, from Latin conformare, from com- + formare to form, from forma form
First Known Use: 14th century
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Rhymes with CONFORM
art form, aswarm, barnstorm, brainstorm, by-form, by storm, deform, Delorme, dust storm, firestorm, free-form, hailstorm, ice storm, inform, L-form, landform, life-form, line storm, lukewarm, perform, planform, platform, preform, rainstorm, re-form, reform, sandstorm, slip form, snowstorm, transform, triform, waveform, windstorm
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