conform

con·form

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verb

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

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

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conform

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

Origin of conform

Middle English conformen from Old French conformer from Classical Latin conformare, to fashion, form from com-, together + formare, to form

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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conform

verb

con·formed, con·form·ing, con·forms

verb

intransitive

a. To be or act in accord with a set of standards, expectations, or specifications: a computer that conforms with the manufacturer's advertising claims; students learning to conform to school safety rules. See Synonyms at correspond.
b. To act, often unquestioningly, in accordance with traditional customs or prevailing standards: “Our table manners … change from time to time, but the changes are not reasoned out; we merely notice and conform” ( Mark Twain )
To be similar in form or pattern: a windy road that conforms to the coastline; a shirt that conforms to different body shapes.

verb

transitive

To bring into accord or agreement; cause to correspond or comply: “a woman who has conformed herself to the male-designed image of virtuous widowhood so that she can live in peace” ( Jennifer Panek ) See Synonyms at adapt.

Origin of conform

Middle English conformen from Old French conformer from Latin cōnfōrmāre to shape after com- com- fōrmāre to shape ( from fōrma shape )

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con·form′er
noun

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present conforms, present participle conforming, simple past and past participle conformed)

(intransitive, of persons, often followed by to) To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.
(intransitive, of things, situations, etc.) To be in accordance with a set of specifications or regulations, or with a policy or guideline.
To make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt.