'V with n' - Construction 25
| Name: | the conform with something construction |
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| Description: | An entity is compatible with another. The NP following 'with' indicates the second entity. |
| Verbs: | accord, belong, chime, compare, comply, conform, equate, square, tone, blend in, chime in, fit in, tie in, tone in |
| Example: | The section on privatization appeared to conform with legislation passed in June. (BNC) |
| Membership: | Engagement 'with'; entity as subject; entity with entity |
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