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Variant of conform

conform Definition

con·form (kən fôrm)

transitive verb

  1. to make the same or similar to conform one's idea to another's
  2. to bring into harmony or agreement; adapt: often used reflexively

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

intransitive verb

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

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conformist Synonyms

conformist

modif.

conforming, conventional, complying, unoriginal; see conventional 2, 3, harmonious 2, obedient 1.

conformist Synonyms

conformist

n.

conformer, conventionalist, follower, traditionalist, bourgeois, Babbitt, sheep, copycat*, clone*; see also follower.