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obey

UK
/əˈbeɪ/
US
/oʊˈbeɪ/

Translations

obeyverb
obeyed
Past Simple
obeyed
Past Participle
obeying
Gerund
UK
/əˈbeɪ/
US
/oʊˈbeɪ/
obéirSe construit généralement avec « à » devant la personne, l’ordre ou l’autorité.
The soldiers were trained to obey their commanding officer without question.
Les soldats étaient entraînés à obéir à leur commandant sans poser de questions.
Additional translations
respecterS’emploie surtout pour une règle, une consigne ou une loi.
Synonyms
follow
observe
respect
heed
adhere
conform
submit
comply
Antonyms
ignore
defy
disobey

Definitions

obeyverb
To comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of someone or something.
The soldiers were trained to obey their commanding officer without question.
To behave in accordance with a rule, law, or instruction.
Drivers must obey the speed limit to ensure safety on the roads.
To be obedient or compliant; to conform to instructions or rules, especially when the agent is implied rather than explicit.
The dog usually obeys without needing to be told twice.
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