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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Conform \Con*form"\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Conformed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conforming}.] [F. conformer, L. conformare, -formatum; con- + formare to form, forma form. See {Form}.] To shape in accordance with; to make like; to bring into harmony or agreement with; -- usually with to or unto.
Demand of them wherefore they conform not themselves unto the order of the church. --Hooker.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
conforming \conforming\ adjective
1. adhering to established customs or doctrines, especially in religion, as e.g. Orthodox Judaism. [Narrower terms: {orthodox (vs. unorthodox)}]
Syn: conformist. [WordNet 1.5]
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
conforming
adjective: adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion) [syn: {conformist}]
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