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CONFORMING

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)

Synonyms:

conforming; conformist

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

orthodox (adhering to what is commonly accepted)

Domain category:

faith; religion; religious belief (a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

-ing form of the verb conform

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 Context examples: 

The place became less strange, and the people less formidable; and if there were some amongst them whom she could not cease to fear, she began at least to know their ways, and to catch the best manner of conforming to them.

(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)