Definition of obey
obeyed
;obeying
transitive verb
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.
intransitive verb
: to behave obediently The dog does not always obey.
obeyer
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of obey in a Sentence
His dog has learned to obey several commands.
He always obeys his parents.
The children must obey the rules.
The children must learn to obey.
Recent Examples of obey from the Web
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Those who don’t obey can face execution by stoning.
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Latisha Kamica Wood, 36, of the 600 block of Raywell Avenue in Union Bridge, was charged Tuesday with disorderly conduct, failure to obey a lawful police order and trespassing.
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This creature was created specifically to protect and obey the queen, and anyone who offends her even in the slightest will feel his wrath.
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In response to a story on the number of electric Tuk Tuk trams in downtown Naperville doubling from two to four in 10 months: Great, as long as the drivers obey the laws of the road and driving!
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He was charged in September 2014 with assault, failure to obey a lawful police order and obstructing and hindering police, according to online court records.
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But more than just talking dirty, the hosts offer something that feels quietly radical, given conservative Christianity’s long, sexist history of teaching women to obey and serve their husbands: a kind of empowerment.
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The head of the delegation told the waiting press that, of course, its members would obey the law of the land.
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In the end, Shipman was given a citation for failing to obey a walk signal, which comes with a $62.50 fine, and one for not having a license, which means a $136 fine, the Herald reports.
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OBEY Defined for English Language Learners
obey
playDefinition of obey for English Language Learners
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: to do what someone tells you to do or what a rule, law, etc., says you must do
OBEY Defined for Kids
obey
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obeyed
;obeying
1 : to follow the commands or guidance of Dogs are trained to obey their masters.
2 : to comply with : carry out obey an order obey the rules
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