Conform Meaning in English

word

US

kənˈfɔɹm

kuhn-FORM

UK

kənfˈɔːm

kuhn-FAWM

Definition

To follow rules or standards, or to behave in a way that is expected by a group or society.

Usage & Nuances

More formal/academic. Used with 'to' ('conform to the rules'). Different from 'comply', which focuses more on obeying laws or requests. Common with nouns like 'rules', 'standards', and 'norms'.

• Spanish: conformarse - ajustarse - cumplir (reglas)
• Portuguese (BR): conformar-se - ajustar-se - cumprir (regras)
• Portuguese (PT): conformar-se - ajustar-se - cumprir (regras)
• Chinese (Simplified): 遵守 - 遵从 - 符合
• Chinese (Traditional): 遵守 - 遵從 - 符合
• Hindi: अनुरूप होना - पालन करना
• Arabic: يتوافق مع - يلتزم بـ - ينصاع
• Bengali: মানানসই হওয়া - মান্য করা
• Russian: соответствовать - подчиняться (нормам)
• Japanese: 従う - 適合する
• Vietnamese: tuân theo - phù hợp với
• Korean: 따르다 - 순응하다
• Turkish: uymak - uyum sağlamak
• Urdu: ہم آہنگ ہونا - مطابق ہونا
• Indonesian: mematuhi - menyesuaikan diri

Example Sentences

All students must conform to the school rules.

basic

The product does not conform to safety standards.

basic

She tries to conform in order to fit in with her peers.

basic

It's hard for him to conform to such strict expectations.

natural

Society often pressures people to conform even if they disagree.

natural

You don’t have to conform just to please others.

natural