3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Comply \Com*ply"\, 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
Yet this be sure in nothing to comply, Scandalous
or forbidden in our law. --Milton.
They did servilely comply with the people in
worshiping God by sensible images. --Tillotson.
He that complies against his will Is of his own
opinion still --Hudibras.
2. To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.
[Obs.] --Shak.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Comply \Com*ply"\, v. t. [See {comply}, v. i.]
1. To fulfill; to accomplish. [Obs.] --Chapman.
2. [Cf. L. complicare to fold up See {Ply}.] To infold; to
embrace. [Obs.]
Seemed to comply, Cloudlike, the daintie deitie.
--Herrick.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
comply
v 1: be compliant; go along with act in agreement with "He
complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or
else!" "Follow these simple rules" [syn: {follow}, {abide
by}]
2: be compatible or in accordance with "adhere to the rules"
[syn: {accede}, {adhere}]
3: fail to observe; of rules [syn: {conform to}] [ant: {violate}]
4: to agree or express agreement: "Yes, the Maestro assented."
[syn: {assent}, {accede}, {acquiesce}] [ant: {dissent}]
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