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to obey

verbgeneral usecommon/o.beˈde.ɾ/o·be·de·cer

Definitions

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1

To comply with orders or instructions; to submit to authority.

Usage examples

“It is important to obey the rules.”
“He always obeys his parents.”
2

To respect norms or laws.

Usage examples

“Everyone must obey the law.”
“Obeying is a civic duty.”

Synonyms