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comply

Pronunciation: /kəmˈplʌɪ/

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Definition of comply

verb (complies, complying, complied)

[no object] (often comply with)
  • act in accordance with a wish or command:we are unable to comply with your request
  • (of an article) meet specified standards:all second-hand furniture must comply with the new regulations

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

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Definition of comply in the US English dictionary