|
To correspond to specified features or characteristics
“We have found two men who answer the description given to us of the suspects.”
To give evidence or testimony to the truth or factuality of
“Written records confirm the existence of long-distance traders during the late seventeenth century.”
To be a proper fit for
“Sarcasm just does not become you.”
To be suitable or acceptable
To get out of the way of
“I quickly jumped to the side to avoid a puppy dog who was running at full speed towards a ball.”
To take as a model for emulation
“Stevie Ray Vaughan's guitar playing technique would heavily follow Jimi Hendrix's style.”
To act according to specified rules
“Please follow the company's code of conduct while you are employed here.”
To match or be the equal of
“His position on the matter would parallel that of his predecessor.”
|
