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Meaning of 'conform' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Conform [ a.]
- Of the same form; similar in import; conformable.
2 . Conform [ v. i.]
- To be in accord or harmony; to comply; to be obedient; to submit; -- with to or with.
- To comply with the usages of the Established Church; to be a conformist.
3 . Conform [ v. t.]
- To shape in accordance with; to make like; to bring into harmony or agreement with; -- usually with to or unto.

Meaning of 'conform' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . conform [ v]
Meaning (1):
- adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
Example in sentence:
  • We must adjust to the bad economic situation

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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