CONFORM TO
Dictionary entry overview: What does conform to mean?
• CONFORM TO (verb)
The verb CONFORM TO has 3 senses:
1. satisfy a condition or restriction
2. observe
3. behave in accordance or in agreement with
Familiarity information: CONFORM TO used as a verb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• CONFORM TO (verb)
Meaning:
Satisfy a condition or restriction
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Synonyms:
conform to; fit; meet
Context example:
Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
Hypernyms (to "conform to" is one way to...):
agree; check; correspond; fit; gibe; jibe; match; tally (be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "conform to"):
coordinate (be co-ordinated)
fill the bill; fit the bill (be what is needed or be good enough for what is required)
behoove; behove (be appropriate or necessary)
fulfil; fulfill; live up to; satisfy (fulfil the requirements or expectations of)
accommodate; fit; suit (be agreeable or acceptable to)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
Meaning:
Observe
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Context example:
conform to the rules
Hypernyms (to "conform to" is one way to...):
abide by; comply; follow (act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes)
Sentence frames:
Something is ----ing PP
Somebody ----s PP
Antonym:
violate (fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns)
Meaning:
Behave in accordance or in agreement with
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Synonyms:
conform to; follow
Context examples:
Follow a pattern / Follow my example
Hypernyms (to "conform to" is one way to...):
copy; imitate; simulate (reproduce someone's behavior or looks)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "conform to"):
go by (be or act in accordance with)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something
