Main Entry: obey

Pronunciation: \ō-ˈbā, ə-\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): obeyed; obey·ing

Etymology: Middle English obeien, from Anglo-French obeir, from Latin oboedire, from ob- toward + -oedire (akin to audire to hear) — more at ob-, audible

Date: 14th century

transitive verb 1 : to follow the commands or guidance of
2 : to conform to or comply with <obey an order> <falling objects obey the laws of physics>intransitive verb : to behave obediently

— obey·er noun