GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Comply , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Complied ; p. pr. & vb. n. Complying.] [Perh. formed fr. compliment, influenced by ply, pliant, which are of different origin: cf. It. complire to compliment, finish, suit. See Compliment, Complete.]
   To yield assent; to accord; agree, or acquiesce; to adapt one's self; to consent or conform; -- usually followed by with.
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   Yet this be sure, in nothing to comply,
   Scandalous or forbidden in our law.
   Milton.
   
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   They did servilely comply with the people in worshiping God by sensible images.
   Tillotson.
   
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   He that complies against his will
   Is of his own opinion still.
   Hudibras.
   
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   To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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   Comply, v. t. [See comply, v. i.]
   To fulfill; to accomplish. [Obs.]
   Chapman.
   
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   [Cf. L. complicare to fold up. See Ply.] To infold; to embrace. [Obs.]
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   Seemed to comply,
   Cloudlike, the daintie deitie.
   Herrick.
   
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