Willing to accept or agree to something without objection or resistance
“Isaac D'Israeli had never taken religion very seriously but had remained a conforming member of the Bevis Marks Synagogue.”
Consistent or compatible with something
“Freedom is the art of not always asking whether it is I who am conforming to the world, or the world that is conforming to me.”
Regarded by society to be good, proper or correct
Of the same or similar kind
Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice
Genuine, real or authentic
The state of being submissive, or submitting, to the demands of others
A state of agreement or accordance on a given topic or question
(conform to) Present participle for to comply with rules, standards, or laws
“Every staff member working in the kitchen must conform to the same health standards that apply to the head chef.”
Present participle for to adapt to a given environment or standard
“There is typically a desire among youths to conform their style to new fashion conventions.”
(conform to) Present participle for to be like or in accordance with
“He was asked if his thinking as a scientist could conform to the thinking of a politician.”
Present participle for to form a pleasing relationship with
“What we have implemented does conform with our plans nicely.”
Present participle for to bring into harmony or accord
“This revision is made to conform the rule to changes made by the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990.”
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