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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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