conform

The definition of conform is to make the same, or be in agreement.

(verb)

An example of conform is wearing a uniform to work; conform with a work dress code.

See conform in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

Origin: ME conformen < OFr conformer < L conformare, to fashion, form < com-, together + formare, to form

intransitive verb

to be or become the same or similar
to be in accord or agreement: the house conforms to specifications
to behave in a conventional way, esp. in accepting without question customs, traditions, prevailing opinion, etc.
Eng. History to adhere to the practices of the Anglican Church

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See conform in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb con·formed, con·form·ing, con·forms

verb, intransitive

To correspond in form or character; be similar.
To act or be in accord or agreement; comply: a computer that conforms to the manufacturer's advertising claims. See Synonyms at agree.
To act in accordance with current customs or modes. See Synonyms at adapt.

verb, transitive

To bring into agreement or correspondence; make similar.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English conformen

Origin: , from Old French conformer

Origin: , from Latin cōnfōrmāre, to shape after

Origin: : com-, com-

Origin: + fōrmāre, to shape (from fōrma, shape)

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