Definitions and Examples of conform, comply, adhere
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To behave in accordance with accepted standards, rules, or laws.
Example
The employees were required to conform to the company's dress code policy.
To act in accordance with a request, command, or rule.
Example
The students had to comply with the teacher's instructions during the exam.
To stick to or follow closely a particular course of action or belief.
Example
The team had to adhere to the project timeline to meet the deadline.
Key Differences: conform vs comply vs adhere
- 1Conform implies following established standards or norms, while deviate implies going against them.
- 2Comply implies following a specific request or rule, while deviate implies doing the opposite.
- 3Adhere implies sticking to a particular course of action or belief, while deviate implies straying from it.
Effective Usage of conform, comply, adhere
- 1Business: Use conform, comply, and adhere in business contexts to describe following rules, regulations, and standards.
- 2Education: Use these antonyms in educational contexts to describe following instructions, guidelines, and policies.
- 3Social Interaction: Use these antonyms in social interactions to describe following social norms, customs, and expectations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of deviate are conform, comply, and adhere. These words convey the idea of following rules, norms, or standards, rather than going against them. Use these words in business, education, and social interaction contexts to describe following rules, regulations, and standards.
