Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To act according to rules, requests, or demands.
Comply
/kəmˈplaɪ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The garcon complied."
"And did Mouston neglect complying with your instructions?
Mrs Squeers, being out of breath with her exertions, complied.
Etymology:
From Middle English compli derived from Old French complier, which originates from Latin complēre, meaning to fill up, fulfill, composed of com- (with, together) and plēre (to fill).
Usage Statistics:
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