I. kəmˈplī verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Etymology: Italian complire, from Spanish cumplir to complete, accomplish, perform what is due, be courteous, from Latin complēre to fill up — more at complete
intransitive verb
1. obsolete
a. : to be ceremoniously courteous : execute all formalities
b. : to be complaisant, accommodating, or obsequious
c. : to suit or conform oneself (as to a situation)
2. : to accord or assent : conform or adapt one's actions (as to another's wishes)
she would not be able to refuse, since all her instinct at this moment was to comply — Rebecca West
— usually used with with
he usually complies with her wishes
these regulations have been complied with
transitive verb
1. obsolete : fulfill , accomplish
2. obsolete : to bring into accord or conformity
Synonyms: see obey
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Etymology: com- around (influenced by Latin complecti to embrace) + ply — more at complex
obsolete : enfold , embrace