as in to follow
to act according to the commands of
she taught her dog to obey her when she said "Sit!" most people obey the law and wear their seat belts
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Recent Examples of obey
Several federal prosecutors resigned rather than obey the dismissal order, but other officials formally filed the motion to drop the charges last week.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The president evidently wants journalists to obey his guidance; repeat his words; follow his rules.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
However, pedestrians and bicyclists need to obey the rules of the road that apply to them.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Still, the court ordered them not to participate in any fraternity parties, not to participate in any recruitment events for the fraternity, and to obey all laws, including those related to alcohol consumption.
—Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The president evidently wants journalists to obey his guidance; repeat his words; follow his rules.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
However, pedestrians and bicyclists need to obey the rules of the road that apply to them.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Still, the court ordered them not to participate in any fraternity parties, not to participate in any recruitment events for the fraternity, and to obey all laws, including those related to alcohol consumption.
—Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obey
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“Obey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obey. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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