conform

/kən-ˈfȯrm/

Middle English, from Anglo-French conformer, from Latin conformare, from com- + formare to form, from forma form

verb

  1. to give the same shape, outline, or contour to : bring into harmony or accord

  2. to be similar or identical; also : to be in agreement or harmony —used with to or with

  3. to be obedient or compliant —usually used with to

conform furrows to the slope of the land

adapt adjust accommodate conform reconcile mean to bring one thing into correspondence with another. adapt implies a modification according to changing circumstances. adjust suggests bringing into a close and exact correspondence or harmony such as exists between parts of a mechanism.