conform
To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
Exemplos
3 de 5He likes to conform to the style of his friends so he feels included.
He likes to follow the style of his friends so he feels included.
The new building must conform to all local safety regulations.
The new building must follow all local safety rules.
You don't always have to conform to what everyone else is doing.
You do not always have to do what everyone else is doing.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Con-form: Think of 'continuing the form'. You are keeping the same 'form' or shape as everyone else.
Quiz rápido
The products must ___ to international safety standards.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: conform
Exemplos
He likes to conform to the style of his friends so he feels included.
everydayHe likes to follow the style of his friends so he feels included.
The new building must conform to all local safety regulations.
formalThe new building must follow all local safety rules.
You don't always have to conform to what everyone else is doing.
informalYou do not always have to do what everyone else is doing.
In this experiment, the results did not conform to the original theory.
academicIn this study, the results did not match the original idea.
All employees are expected to conform to the company's code of conduct.
businessAll workers are expected to follow the company's rules of behavior.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
conform to the norm
to do what is standard or average
failure to conform
not following the required rules
make something conform
to change something so it fits a rule
Frequentemente confundido com
Confirm means to check if something is true, while conform means to follow a rule or behavior.
Notas de uso
The verb conform is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'. It is used when discussing laws, safety standards, or social behavior.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'conform with' or just 'conform rules'. Always remember to use 'conform to'.
Dica de memorização
Con-form: Think of 'continuing the form'. You are keeping the same 'form' or shape as everyone else.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'conformare', meaning 'to shape' or 'to fashion after'.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The products must ___ to international safety standards.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: conform
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