Meaning & use
conform
To behave or think according to generally accepted standards, rules, or expectations.
See it in a sentence
New employees are expected to conform to the company's dress code.
She refused to conform to the traditional expectations placed on her by her family.
A note on using this word
Conform can describe matching a rule, as in 'conform to regulations,' or matching social behavior, often with a hint of pressure to fit in.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
rebel
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