Obey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əʊˈbeɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Obey is a verb meaning (transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
Meaning
(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To do as one is told.
- (obsolete, intransitive) To be obedient, compliant (to a given law, restriction etc.).
Example Sentences
obey the rules
obey your boss
Soldiers are trained to obey.
They were all taught by Triton, to obay / To the long raynes, at her commaundement [...].
Word Forms
- obeys
- obeying
- obeyed
Synonyms for obey
Depending on context, synonyms include hearken, mind, accede, assent, acquiesce, comply.
Antonyms for obey
Common opposites include disobey, defy, rebel, resist, violate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include obedience, comply, behave, fulfill, conform, respect.
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Sources & Attribution
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