How to Spell obey

obey

//əʊˈbeɪ//

obey - verb

  • To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
  • To do as one is told.
  • To be obedient, compliant (to a given law, restriction etc.).
Source: Free Dictionary

Usage examples

Obey means to follow instructions or rules. Children obey their teachers and parents.

obey - thesaurus

Synonyms: hearken

Antonyms: defy, disobey, rebel, resist, violate

Common misspellings

obay, obbey, obeay

Word family

obeying, obeyed, obedient

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