comply
/kəmˈplaɪ/
com · ply
kəm · ˈplaɪ
English Definition
v. follow rules, obey
Significado en Español
cumplir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tuân thủ, tuân theo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com(together)+ply(fold)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “comply”:
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A
resist
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B
obey
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C
complain
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D
ignore
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B — obey.
“comply” means v. follow rules, obey
Common questions about “comply”
What does “comply” mean?
comply — v. follow rules, obey. In Chinese: 遵守,顺从.
How do you pronounce “comply”?
comply is pronounced /kəmˈplaɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · ply.
Is “comply” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. comply appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “comply”?
com(together)+ply(fold)