Synonyms for obey
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : oh-bey |
| Phonetic Transcription : oʊˈbeɪ |
Top 10 synonyms for obey Other synonyms for the word obey
- abide by
- accede
- accord
- acquiesce
- act upon
- agree
- answer
- assent
- be loyal to
- be ruled by
- bow to
- concur
- discharge
- do as one says
- do one's bidding
- do one's duty
- do what is expected
- do what one is told
- follow
- fulfill
- get in line
- give way
- hold fast
- keep
- knuckle under
- mind
- perform
- play second fiddle
- respond
- serve
- submit
- take orders
- toe the line
Définition of obey
Origin :- late 13c., from Old French obeir "obey, be obedient, do one's duty" (12c.), from Latin obedire, oboedire "obey, be subject, serve; pay attention to, give ear," literally "listen to," from ob "to" (see ob-) + audire "listen, hear" (see audience). Same sense development is in cognate Old English hiersumnian. Related: Obeyed; obeying.
- verb conform, give in
- Your mother shall not see you; nor will I. Prepare however to obey.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- In a pinch they would obey you nearly as well as they obey me.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- Dearest Madam, forgive me: it was always my pride and my pleasure to obey you.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- All things are bound to obey Him, He is not bound to obey any.
- Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III] » by Benedict of Spinoza
- "I obey directions," he said, bowing respectfully to Mr. Roberts.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- In every case of a conflict of authority, we must "obey God rather than men."
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
- OBEY them by cheerfully and promptly doing their will, even when it is not to our liking.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
- In order to hallow God's name, we must not only hear but obey His Word.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
- But at present I cannot regain my old self, I can only obey my impulses.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- Grandfather has not killed himself, but has asked my forgiveness and has promised to obey me.
- Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
Antonyms for obey
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