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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 suitable or acceptable
To take as a model for emulation
“Stevie Ray Vaughan's guitar playing technique would heavily follow Jimi Hendrix's style.”
To give evidence of
“For your interview, please dress in a manner that will reflect your professionalism.”
To act according to specified rules
“Please follow the company's code of conduct while you are employed here.”
(figuratively, smell like) To be suggestive of something
“While we still don't know for certain yet, it's starting to smell like a hoax indeed.”
To match or be the equal of
“His position on the matter would parallel that of his predecessor.”
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