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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.
Examples of conform in a Sentence
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 June 2025
State Tax Considerations Thankfully, most state tax laws conform to the federal QSBS rules.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Art and humor force us to break out of those rigid coordinates through laughter, critical thinking and refusing to conform, to consider the world in different ways.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 9 June 2025
The Primeknit textile upper is designed to conform to your foot, stretching with every movement and providing excellent breathability.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conform. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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conform
verb
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conform
intransitive verb
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