Associations to the word «Obey»

Wiktionary

OBEY, verb. (transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
OBEY, verb. (intransitive) To do as one is told.
OBEY, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To be obedient, compliant (to a given law, restriction etc.).

Dictionary definition

OBEY, verb. Be obedient to.

Wise words

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