Basic Details
Word: Conform
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To behave or act according to accepted standards, rules, or laws.
Synonyms: Comply, follow, adapt, obey
Antonyms: Rebel, resist, oppose, defy
Idioms and Phrases
- Conform to the norm: To behave in a way that is considered normal or expected.
Example: "He didn't want to conform to the norm and wore a bright pink suit to the meeting."
- Go with the flow: To accept things as they happen and not try to change anything.
Example: "Sometimes it's easier to just go with the flow and conform."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In some schools, students are expected to conform to a strict dress code.
Example 2: She tried hard to conform to her new cultural environment after moving abroad.
Example 3: The building must conform to modern safety regulations before it can be used.
Fun Fact
The word "conform" comes from the Latin "conformare," meaning "to shape or form." It originally referred to making something have the same form as something else.
Famous Quote
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2 (Bible)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "conform" mean?
a) To ignore rules
b) To behave differently
c) To follow rules or standards
d) To rebel against society
Answer: c) To follow rules or standards
2. Which of these is a synonym of "conform"?
a) Resist
b) Comply
c) Challenge
d) Disobey
Answer: b) Comply
3. Which is an antonym of "conform"?
a) Follow
b) Obey
c) Defy
d) Adapt
Answer: c) Defy
4. Which sentence uses "conform" correctly?
a) He conformed the homework to his brother.
b) She had to conform to the new office policies.
c) They conforming to eat pizza.
d) I will conform my phone at home.
Answer: b) She had to conform to the new office policies.
5. What does the idiom "conform to the norm" mean?
a) To become abnormal
b) To challenge social traditions
c) To act in a way that is expected
d) To live in the forest
Answer: c) To act in a way that is expected
