3 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Comply \Com*ply"\ (k[o^]m*pl[imac]"), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Complied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Complying}.] [Perh. formed fr. compliment, influenced by ply, pliant, which are of different origin: cf. It. complire to compliment, finish, suit. See {Compliment}, {Complete}.] 1. To yield assent; to accord; agree, or acquiesce; to adapt one's self; to consent or conform; -- usually followed by with. [1913 Webster] Yet this be sure, in nothing to comply, Scandalous or forbidden in our law. --Milton. [1913 Webster] They did servilely comply with the people in worshiping God by sensible images. --Tillotson. [1913 Webster] He that complies against his will Is of his own opinion still. --Hudibras. [1913 Webster] 2. To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: complied See {comply} From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: comply v : act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules" [syn: {follow}, {abide by}] [also: {complied}]
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