Definition of CONFORM

conform

Meanings

Verb

  • be similar, be in line with
  • adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
  • To adapt to something by more closely matching it, especially something normative.
  • To adapt to something by more closely matching it, especially something normative.
  • To change to more closely match typical characteristics or behavior.
  • To be as required or recommended by a specification, regulation, or policy.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English conformen, borrowed from Middle French and Anglo-Norman conformer, from Latin conformāre (“to mould, to shape after”).

Synonyms

acquiesce, adapt, adjust, blow with the wind, comply, conform, fall in line, fall in with, float with the stream, follow the crowd, go along to get along, go with the flow, knuckle under, submit

Antonyms

deviate, nonconform

Scrabble Score: 14

conform is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
conform is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
conform is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

conform is a valid Words With Friends word