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conform(1)(dictionary)
conform(2)(dictionary)
conform(dictionary)

conform(2) (iou)



conform verb. ME.
[Old & mod. French conformer from Latin conformare, formed as CON- + formare FORM verb1.]
verb trans. Foll. by to: form (something) according to (some model); make like. ME.
R. Hooker It truly conformeth us unto the image of Jesus Christ.
verb trans. (freq. refl.). Bring into harmony or conformity; adapt. ME.
J. R. Lowell The life of a nation..should be conformed to certain principles.
verb intrans. Act conformably or in conformity to; comply with rules or general custom; yield or show compliance. LME.
M. McCarthy He had tried to conform to an ideal of the English butler. E. Fromm Most people are not even aware of their need to conform.
b. spec. Chiefly Hist. Comply with the usages of the Church of England. E17.
verb intrans. Foll. by to, with (of things): follow in form or nature. L15.
R. Dodsley The path..conforms to the water..accompanying this semicircular lake into another winding valley. H. Nemerov Bent To conform with the curve of the rim.
verb trans. Bring into accord or mutual agreement. M17-E18.
conformance noun the action of conforming, conformity E17.