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obey

verb

/oʊˈbeɪ/

Meaning

to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules

to follow the commands, rules, or laws

Children should obey their parents and teachers.

Children are taught to obey their parents.

obey the law

follow, comply, submit, conform, respect

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follow, comply, submit, conform

Entry 2

follow, comply, respect, submit

disobey, rebel, defy, resist

Entry 1

disobey, rebel, defy, resist

Entry 2

disobey, defy

obey rules, obey orders, obey laws, obey instructions, obey commands, obey instantly

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obey rules, obey orders, obey laws, obey instructions

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obey orders, obey rules, obey commands, obey instantly

to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help...

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling