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Conformable adj.

Corresponding in form, character, opinions, etc.; similar; like; consistent; proper or suitable; usually followed by to. "The fragments of Sappho give us a taste of her way of writing perfectly conformable with that character." "I have been to you a true and humble wife, at all times to your will conformable" "Conformable to Scripture as well as to philosophy." "To make matters somewhat conformable for the old knight."

Disposed to compliance or obedience; ready to follow directions; quick to comply; submissive; compliant. "I have been to you a true and humble wife, At all times to your will conformable."

(Geol.) Parallel, or nearly so; said of strata in contact.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Conformable" Quotes from Famous Books

... time to leave the infidels when he saw no prospect of effecting any good, and where he had no further chance of gaining the crown of martyrdom; and he learnt by a revelation that what he intended was conformable to the will of God. The sultan, on his part, fearing that some of his people might be moved by the discourse of Francis, and, being converted, might join the Christian army, caused him to be escorted with marks of ...

— The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi • Father Candide Chalippe

... Norway was all gone over with a rough harrow of conversion. Heathenism at least constrained to be silent and outwardly conformable. Tryggveson next turned his attention to Iceland, sent one Thangbrand, priest from Saxony, of wonderful qualities, military, as well as theological, to try and convert Iceland. Thangbrand made a few converts; for Olaf had already many estimable Iceland friends, ...

— Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 of 8 • Various

... I conceive to be conformable to the sentiments held up in our State Constitution. It is therein declared, that Government is instituted for the common good; not for the profit, honor or private interest of any one man, family, or ...

— The Original Writings of Samuel Adams, Volume 4 • Samuel Adams

... but defect in practice is no proof of insincerity. Certainly, no Christian can doubt that the struggling, even though falling, sinner is in at least as hopeful a condition as the complacent person whose principles and practice are fairly conformable to each other because both live only the dormant life of respectability and {51} convention. However, no one in his senses will try to make a hero or a saint out of Boswell. He was, as has been already said, vain, a babbler, a wine-bibber, ...

— Dr. Johnson and His Circle • John Bailey

... Whitehall. The Court of High Commission will take the matter under consideration at once. My Lord of Southampton writes that, because of the urgent entreaty of Sir George Yeardley, he will do for you all that lieth in his power, but that if you prove not yourself conformable, there will be ...

— To Have and To Hold • Mary Johnston

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