conform
Pronunciation: [kənˈfɔrm]
Word
Context: “similarity”
(verb) to act in a way that is the same or agrees with others. When you conform, you follow rules, standards, or the behavior of a group, just like when students wear the same uniform at school.
Example
Many students conform to the dress code at school to fit in with their classmates.
Example
She didn't conform to the group's expectations and chose to wear her own style.
Example
Why do some people choose to conform to what everyone else is doing?
Context: “rules”
(verb) to comply with or adhere to specific standards or guidelines. This could be like following safety rules at a playground or obeying traffic laws.
Example
The new building was designed to conform to all safety regulations.
Example
The project did not conform to the city’s building codes, so it had to be redesigned.
Example
What happens if a product does not conform to the safety standards?
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