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verb as in abide by, follow agreement or instructions

Strong matches

accede, accord, defer, discharge, ditto, fold, fulfill, keep, mind, perform, respect, yield

Weak matches

agree to, cave in, come around, conform to, consent to, cry uncle, don't make waves, don't rock the boat, fit in, give out, go along with, go with the flow, knuckle to, knuckle under, play ball, play the game, put out, roll over and play dead, shape up, stay in line, straighten up, throw in towel, toss it in, yes one

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Example Sentences

The company added that it requires all suppliers to comply with the law and its ethical standards, including screening applicants for immigration status.

Hunting&Knives said it had been reviewing and removing "articles that did not comply with the new law", adding: "It is not our intention to make prohibited articles available to the end customer."

The Israeli military has not commented, but it has previously said the evacuations are designed to protect civilians and that its actions comply with international law.

A number of environmental groups around the world are now trying to force companies and governments to comply with the accords through the courts.

When McCartney began to blackmail her, she was "confused and scared and in disbelief" and "didn’t know what else to do but comply".