obey
/əˈbeɪ/
Obey, comply
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To comply with or submit to (authority, a command, law, etc.).
"Children should obey their parents."
- 2.
To act in accordance with (a rule, instruction, etc.).
"Drivers must obey the speed limit."
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You must obey the law, regardless of your personal feelings.
You must obey the law, regardless of your personal feelings.
The dog was well-trained and would always obey its owner's commands.
The dog was well-trained and would always obey its owner's commands.
It's important to obey traffic signs for everyone's safety.
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How do you pronounce obey?
obey is pronounced [/əˈbeɪ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does obey mean?
obey means "Obey, comply". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is obey?
obey is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with obey?
Example: "You must obey the law, regardless of your personal feelings." — used to mean "Obey, comply".
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