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con·form Listen to audio/kənˈfoɚm/ verb
con·forms; con·formed; con·form·ing
[no obj] 1 : to be similar to or the same as something — usually + to or with The animals' behavior conforms to a common pattern. Our budget numbers conform with official estimates.
2 : to obey or agree with something
There are new security rules and all airlines are required to conform. [=(more commonly) comply]usually + to or with The building doesn't conform to local regulations. She refuses to conform to society's traditional image of a mother. Employees have to conform with company rules. The priest's teachings do not conform with church doctrine.
3 : to do what other people do : to behave in a way that is accepted by most people
Most teenagers feel pressure to conform.

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