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# The Good Oil Word of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/the-good-oil-word-of-the-day-94/
- Published: 2024-10-29T17:15:04.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-29T17:15:03.000Z
- Author: David Theobald
- Tags: General, Word of the Day

The word for today is…

conform (verb):

*transitive verb*  
: to give the same shape, outline, or contour to : bring into harmony or accord

*intransitive verb*  
1: to be similar or identical. also : to be in agreement or harmony - used with to or with  
2a: to be obedient or compliant - usually used with to  
b: to act in accordance with prevailing standards or customs

Source :[ Merriam -Webste](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conform?ref=goodoil.news)r

Etymology : Conform, with its prefix con-, "with" or "together", means basically "to adopt the form of those around you". Thus, employee behavior must usually conform with basic company policies. A certain philosophy may be said to conform with British values (even if we sometimes have a hard time agreeing on exactly what those are). And a Siamese or Burmese cat must conform to its breed requirements in order to be registered for breeding purposes. Being a conformist is usually a safe bet; being a nonconformist, who ignores society's standards and the whole idea of conformity, can be a bit dangerous but also sometimes more fun.

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