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com⋅ply

[kuhm-plahy]
–verb (used without object), -plied, -ply⋅ing.
1. to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes fol. by with): They asked him to leave and he complied. She has complied with the requirements.
2. Obsolete. to be courteous or conciliatory.

Origin:
1595–1605; < It complire < Sp cumplir (see compliment ) to fulfill, accomplish < L complēre, equiv. to com- com- + plē- fill + -re inf. suffix


1. acquiesce, yield, conform, obey, consent, assent.


1. refuse, resist.
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