Definition of Obey

1. Verb. Be obedient to.

Generic synonyms: Adapt, Adjust, Conform
Specialized synonyms: Abide By, Comply, Follow, Take Orders, Heed, Listen, Mind
Antonyms: Disobey
Derivative terms: Obedience, Obedience, Obedient, Obeisance

Definition of Obey

1. v. t. To give ear to; to execute the commands of; to yield submission to; to comply with the orders of.

2. v. i. To give obedience.

Definition of Obey

1. Verb. (transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of. ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) To do as one is told. ¹

3. Verb. (obsolete intransitive) To be obedient, compliant (to a given law, restriction etc.). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Obey

1. to follow the commands or guidance of [v -ED, -ING, -S] : OBEYABLE [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obey

obesely
obeseness
obesenesses
obeser
obesest
obesities
obesity
obesity-related diseases
obesity diet
obesity index
obesogen
obesogenic
obesogens
obesophobia
obex
obey (current term)
obey'd
obeyable
obeyance
obeyed
obeyer
obeyers
obeyest
obeyeth
obeying
obeyingly
obeys
obeysant
obeysaunt
obfirmation

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