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Grammar : Verb
Spell : oh-bey
Phonetic Transcription : oʊˈbeɪ



Definition of obey

Origin :
  • late 13c., from Old French obeir "obey, be obedient, do one's duty" (12c.), from Latin obedire, oboedire "obey, be subject, serve; pay attention to, give ear," literally "listen to," from ob "to" (see ob-) + audire "listen, hear" (see audience). Same sense development is in cognate Old English hiersumnian. Related: Obeyed; obeying.
  • verb conform, give in
Example sentences :
  • Your mother shall not see you; nor will I. Prepare however to obey.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • In a pinch they would obey you nearly as well as they obey me.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Dearest Madam, forgive me: it was always my pride and my pleasure to obey you.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • All things are bound to obey Him, He is not bound to obey any.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • "I obey directions," he said, bowing respectfully to Mr. Roberts.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • In every case of a conflict of authority, we must "obey God rather than men."
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • OBEY them by cheerfully and promptly doing their will, even when it is not to our liking.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • In order to hallow God's name, we must not only hear but obey His Word.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • But at present I cannot regain my old self, I can only obey my impulses.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Grandfather has not killed himself, but has asked my forgiveness and has promised to obey me.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

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