Question

conform My family was too odd to really conform to the little town's ideas about proper behavior, but it didn't seem to bother our neighbors too much. kənˈfɔrm

Accepted Answer

(1) To be similar or identical; to be in agreement or harmony. (2) To follow ordinary standards or customs. Conform, with its prefix con-, “with” or “together,” means basically “to adopt the form of those around you.” Thus, employee behavior must usually conform with basic company policies. A certain philosophy may be said to conform with American values (even if we sometimes have a hard time agreeing on exactly what those are). And a Maine Coon cat or a Dandie Dinmont terrier must conform to its breed requirements in order to be registered for breeding purposes. Being a conformist is usually a safe bet; being a nonconformist, who ignores society's standards and the whole idea of conformity, can be a bit dangerous but also sometimes more fun.

word	conform
definition	(1) To be similar or identical; to be in agreement or harmony. (2) To follow ordinary standards or customs.
eg_sentence	My family was too odd to really conform to the little town's ideas about proper behavior, but it didn't seem to bother our neighbors too much.
explanation	Conform, with its prefix con-, “with” or “together,” means basically “to adopt the form of those around you.” Thus, employee behavior must usually conform with basic company policies. A certain philosophy may be said to conform with American values (even if we sometimes have a hard time agreeing on exactly what those are). And a Maine Coon cat or a Dandie Dinmont terrier must conform to its breed requirements in order to be registered for breeding purposes. Being a conformist is usually a safe bet; being a nonconformist, who ignores society's standards and the whole idea of conformity, can be a bit dangerous but also sometimes more fun.
IPA	kənˈfɔrm

Conform Standards Similar Identical Agreement Harmony Follow Ordinary