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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.]
    1. 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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    2. To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments. [Obs.]
      Shak.

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    Comply, v. t. [See comply, v. i.]
    1. To fulfill; to accomplish. [Obs.]
      Chapman.

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    2. [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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