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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary con·form ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French conformer,from Latin conformare, from com- + formare to form, from formaform DATE 14th century transitive verb : to give the same shape, outline, or contour to : bring into harmony or accord conform furrows to the slope of the land intransitive verb 1. to be similar or identical; also : to be in agreement or harmony — used with to or with changes that conform with our plans 2. a. to be obedient or compliant — usually used with to conform to another's wishes b. to act in accordance with prevailing standards or customs the pressure to conform Synonyms: see adapt • con·form·er noun English Etymology conform mid-14c., from O.Fr . conformer "make or be similar" (13c.), from L. conformare "to fashion of the same form," from com- "together" + formare "to form." Sense of "to comply with the usages of the Church of England" is from 1610s; hence conformist (1630s), opposed to non-conformist or dissenter. Related: Conformance(c.1600).http://O.Fr Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 conform con·form / kEn5fC:m; NAmE -5fC:rm / verb[V] 1. ~ (to sth) to behave and think in the same way as most other people in a group or society 顺从,顺应(大多数人或社会)；随潮流: There is considerable pressure on teenagers to conform. 随顺习俗对青少年有相当大的压力。 He refused to conform to the local customs. 他拒绝遵从当地的风俗习惯。 2. ~ to / with sth to obey a rule, law, etc. 遵守,遵从,服从(规则、法律等) SYN comply :
The building does not conform with safety regulations. 这座建筑物不符合安全条例。 3. ~ to sth to agree with or match sth 相一致；相符合；相吻合: It did not conform to the usual stereotype of an industrial city. 这和一座常规的工业城市那种千篇一律的格局不一样。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English conform verb ADV. fully VERB + CONFORM be required to, must, should | fail to The toys fail to conform to current safety standards. PREP. to All companies are required to conform to these rules. | with This equipment conforms fully with the latest safety regulations. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition v. Function: verb 1 Synonyms: ADAPT , accommodate, adjust, fit, quadrate, reconcile, square, suit, tailor, tailor-make Related Words: attune, harmonize, tune 2 Synonyms: AGREE 4, accord, correspond, dovetail, fit (in), ||gee, go, harmonize, jibe, square Contrasted Words: conflict, differ, disagree Antonyms: diverge 3 Synonyms: HARMONIZE 3, accommodate, attune, coordinate, integrate, proportion, reconcile, reconciliate, tune 4 Synonyms: OBEY , comply, follow, keep, mind, observe Idioms: toe the line Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged con·form I. \kənˈfȯ(ə)rm, -ȯ(ə)m\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English conformen, from Middle French conformer, from Latin conformare to form, conform, from com- + formare to form, from forma form — more at form transitive verb : to make like : shape to fit : adapt < conforms the belt to the contour > : bring into harmony or agreement < conform this regulation to existing business practices — M.V.DiSalle > intransitive verb 1. : to have the same shape, outline, or contour < the areas of greater rainfall conform roughly with these forested areas — American Guide Series: Minnesota > : be in agreement or harmony < his way of life conforms to his income > — used with to or with 2. a. : to be obedient : comply — usually used with to < men are bound to obey the law of society and conform to its harmless orders — W.M.Thackeray > : act in accordance with prevailing standard or custom < even without racial and religious segregation the pressure to conform is intense and stultifying — Sidonie M. Gruenberg > b. : to comply with the usages of an established church; especially: to comply with the usages of the Church of England 3. geology : to follow in unbroken sequence of deposition Synonyms: see adapt , agree II. adjective Etymology: Middle English conforme, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French conforme, from Late Latin conformis, from Latin com- + -formis (from forma) archaic : conformable — usually used with toIII. adverb Scotland : conformably — used with to |
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