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complies from
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "complies from" is not correct and not usable in written English.
It seems to be a misunderstanding of the correct preposition usage with the verb "comply." Example: "The new policy complies with the regulations set by the government."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Such an extensive validation exercise allowed us to fully confirm the robustness of our design methodology as well as to show that, when the method itself is formalised for a probability of survival equal to 97.7%, the obtained estimates fully complies, from a statistical point of view, with the recommendations of the available standard codes.
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Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
The disease control centers also released data it complied from 27 states on hospitalizations and deaths from laboratory-confirmed swine flu since Sept. 1, which the agency is treating as the beginning of the 2009-10 flu season.
News & Media
CMS gave Theranos 10 days to comply from the time the letter was issued (several weeks ago).
News & Media
Apple is still waiting for a final order on whether to comply from the judge there.
News & Media
His bill would also prevent jurisdictions that did not comply from receiving federal law enforcement grants.
News & Media
In an interview with Billboard, Bedingfield said: The thirteen-track standard edition, the twenty-one track deluxe edition and pre-order bonus track editions of the album were complied from more than 50 songs which Bedingfield had written since touring.
Wiki
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill on Wednesday that would seek to compel states and localities to honor ICE detainer requests by blocking areas that don't comply from certain federal grants, including for law enforcement, natural disasters and homeland security.
News & Media
The benchmark set (Table 3) has 27 TF pairs, which is complied from the MIPS transcription complex catalog [ 27].
Science
Data on dietary intakes in several countries have been complied from studies using the duplicate diet method or fecal analysis.
Furthermore, the infection records are not from a national prevalence survey, which is lacking, but were complied from publications of local surveys and outbreaks (convenience samples).
Science
The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) conceptualizes social influence as "subjective norm" reflecting perceived social pressure to comply from family members, friends, and healthcare providers [ 48].
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct preposition "with" after "complies" to indicate adherence to rules, standards, or regulations.
Common error
Avoid using "from" after "complies". The correct preposition is "with". Using "from" will make your sentence grammatically incorrect.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "complies from" attempts to express adherence or conformity, but is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "complies with". As Ludwig AI points out, this usage does not align with standard English grammar.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "complies from" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. The correct preposition to use with "complies" is "with". Ludwig AI confirms the grammatical error, highlighting that standard English usage requires "complies with" to indicate adherence to rules or standards. Always use ""complies with"" to ensure your writing is clear, accurate and aligned to correct use. Alternative phrases such as "adheres to" or "conforms to" can be used.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
complies with
Changes the preposition to the correct one to indicate adherence to a standard or rule.
adheres to
Replaces "complies" with a synonym that also requires the preposition "to".
conforms to
Uses a different verb expressing alignment, also requiring the preposition "to".
is in accordance with
Offers a more formal expression of compliance, suitable for legal or official contexts.
is compliant with
Transforms the verb into an adjective phrase, maintaining a formal tone.
meets the requirements of
Focuses on fulfilling specific criteria or stipulations.
fulfills the obligations of
Highlights the completion of mandatory duties or responsibilities.
obeys
Uses a simpler verb to indicate following a command or rule.
follows
Indicates adherence to a set of guidelines or a specific path.
is aligned with
Emphasizes agreement or correspondence with a standard or principle.
FAQs
What is the correct preposition to use with "complies"?
The correct preposition to use with "complies" is "with". For example, "The software "complies with" all safety regulations" is correct.
What can I say instead of "complies from"?
Since "complies from" is incorrect, you can use alternatives like ""complies with"", "adheres to", or "conforms to" depending on the context.
Is "complies from" grammatically correct?
No, "complies from" is grammatically incorrect. The correct usage is ""complies with"".
How do I ensure I am using the word "complies" correctly?
Always follow "complies" with the preposition "with". Double-check your sentence to make sure it reads smoothly and that the meaning is clear. Using other prepositions, like "from", is incorrect.
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Usage summary
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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82%
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Real-world application tested