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conformare

to conform

verb kon-for-MAH-reh Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: From Latin conformare (to give the same form to).

Also means

to shape, to mold

Usage Note

Conformare can be transitive (to shape something) or reflexive: conformarsi a means 'to comply with' or 'to conform to' (a rule, norm, or expectation). The reflexive use is more common in everyday Italian. The noun is conformità (conformity) and the adjective conforme (compliant/conforming). Conjugates with avere; reflexive conformarsi with essere.

Examples

"Bisogna conformarsi alle norme vigenti."

Natural Translation

One must comply with the current regulations.

Literal Translation

It-is-necessary to-conform-oneself to-the norms in-force.

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