obeyed; obeying
Definition of obey
1
: to follow the commands or guidance of
He always obeys his parents.
2
: to conform to or comply with
obey an order Falling objects obey the laws of physics.
: to behave obediently
The dog does not always obey.
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The first known use of obey was in the 14th century
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