You should conform to the rules.
Source: tatoeba (16218)
Conform
/kənˈfɔːm/
Synonyms for "conform" (317 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (15)
Related words (25)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adapt, adjust, comply, abide, abide by.
- Sentence evidence is available for conform, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "conform".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "conform"
Keep "conform" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "conform" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "conform", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "conform" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
12 entriesCollocations
6 entriesconform to expectationsconform to protocolconform to rulesconform to standardsconform with policyconform with regulations
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
23 translations across 11 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- подчинявам се на verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
- съобразявам се verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
Finnish
3 entries- noudattaa verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
- olla jonkin mukainen verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
- sopeuttaa verb (to make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt)
French
1 entries- se conformer (à) verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
German
4 entries- anpassen verb (to make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt)
- entsprechen verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
- erfüllen verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
- genügen verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
Italian
1 entries- essere conforme verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
Middle English
1 entries- conformen verb (to make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt)
Polish
1 entries- dostosować się verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
Portuguese
2 entries- conformar-se verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
- estar em conformidade com verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
Romanian
1 entries- conforma verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
Russian
4 entries- подчиняться verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
- согласова́ться verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
- сообразовывать verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
- сообразовываться verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
Turkish
1 entries- uymak verb (to be in accordance with a set of specifications)
Sample sentences
18 total sentences available.
You must conform to the rules.
Source: tatoeba (17641)
These measurements conform to the blueprints.
Source: tatoeba (55151)
Since you're a member of this sports club, you'll have to conform to its rules.
Source: tatoeba (70100)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "conform"?
Closest matches include adapt, adjust, comply, abide, abide by.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "conform"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.