Other forms: obeyed; obeying; obeys
When you obey, you follow someone’s rules or instructions. In the old days, all of a monarchy’s citizens were expected to obey the commands of their king or queen.
You might be expected to obey the rules your strict parents lay down, or to obey the guidelines of a group or club you belong to. Religious Christians obey God, and soldiers obey the direct orders their commanding officers give them. To obey is to be obedient, and both words come from the Latin obedire, which literally means «listen to,» but is used to mean «pay attention to.»
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OBEY (A.) — OBEY ANDRÉ (1892 1975) Né à Douai dans le Nord et mort à Montsoreau en Touraine, André Obey écrit ses deux premières pièces en collaboration avec Denys Amiel: La Souriante Madame Beudet , créée en 1921 par le groupe du Canard sauvage, connaît le… … Encyclopédie Universelle
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obey — obey, comply, mind are comparable when they mean to follow the wish, direction, or command of another. Obey is the general term and implies ready or submissive yielding to the authority of another (as by the performance of his command or bidding) … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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Obey — may refer to: Obedience (human behavior), the act of following instructions or recognizing someone s authority André Obey, the 20th century French playwright David Obey, US Congressman from Wisconsin Obey, a 1995 album by the Swedish band… … Wikipedia
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Obey — O*bey , v. i. To give obedience. [1913 Webster] Will he obey when one commands? Tennyson. [1913 Webster] Note: By some old writers obey was used, as in the French idiom, with the preposition to. [1913 Webster] His servants ye are, to whom ye obey … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Obey — O*bey , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Obeyed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Obeying}.] [OE. obeyen, F. ob[ e]ir, fr. L. obedire, oboedire; ob (see Ob ) + audire to hear. See {Audible}, and cf. {Obeisance}.] 1. To give ear to; to execute the commands of; to yield… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Obey — ist der Name folgender Personen: David Obey (* 1938), US amerikanischer Politiker Ebenezer Obey (* 1942), nigerianischer Musiker Diese Seite ist eine Begriffsklärung zur Unterscheidung mehrerer mit demselben Wort bezeichneter … Deutsch Wikipedia
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obey — I verb abide by, accede, accept, accommodate, acquiesce, act in accordance with orders, act on, adhere to, agree, answer to, assent, attend to, attend to orders, be devoted to, be faithful to, be governed by, be guided by, be loyal to, be… … Law dictionary
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obey — [ō bā′] vt. [ME obeien < OFr obeir < L obedire, to obey < OL oboedire < ob (see OB ) + audire, to hear: see AUDIENCE] 1. to carry out the instructions or orders of 2. to carry out (an instruction or order) 3. to be guided by; submit… … English World dictionary
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obey — (v.) late 13c., from O.Fr. obeir, from L. obedire, oboedire obey, pay attention to, give ear, lit. listen to, from ob to (see OB (Cf. ob )) + audire listen, hear (see AUDIENCE (Cf. audience)). Same sense development is in cognate O.E … Etymology dictionary
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obey — [v] conform, give in abide by, accede, accept, accord, acquiesce, act upon, adhere to, agree, answer, assent, be loyal to, be ruled by, bow to*, carry out, comply, concur, discharge, do as one says, do one’s bidding, do one’s duty, do what is… … New thesaurus
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obey — ► VERB 1) submit to the authority of. 2) carry out (an order). 3) behave in accordance with (a principle or law). ORIGIN Old French obeir, from Latin oboedire, from audire hear … English terms dictionary
подчиняться, повиноваться, слушаться, выполнять приказание
глагол ↓
- слушаться, повиноваться, подчиняться
to obey orders — выполнять приказания 
to obey one’s superiors — подчиняться старшим; слушаться старших
listen and obey! — слушайте и повинуйтесь!
- подчиняться; послушно выполнять (обыкн. о неодушевл. предметах)
the car obeyed the slightest touch of the wheel — автомобиль послушно реагировал на малейшее прикосновение к рулю
- руководствоваться (чем-л.), следовать; подчиняться (чему-л.)
to obey the law — подчиняться закону
to obey the rule — следовать правилу
to obey common sense — руководствоваться здравым смыслом
to obey an impulse — действовать под влиянием минутного порыва
obey your conscience — делайте так, как вам подсказывает совесть
- мат. удовлетворять условию или уравнению
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Примеры с переводом
He always obeys his parents.
Он всегда слушается родителей.
The children must obey the rules.
Дети должны соблюдать правила.
You are required to obey.
Ты обязан подчиниться. / От вас требуют подчинения.
The children must learn to obey.
Дети должны научиться слушаться.
‘Sit!’ he said, and the dog obeyed him instantly.
— Сядь! — сказал он, и пес мгновенно повиновался ему.
There is no ifs or buts. He has to obey.
Никаких «если» и «но». Ему придётся подчиниться.
I obey your requisition and inquire the purpose of it.
Я подчиняюсь вашему требованию, но хотел бы знать ваши цели.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
…expected her son to grow a little more rebellious as he got older, but she knew he understood when to kick and when to obey… 
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Возможные однокоренные слова
disobey — не подчиняться, не повиноваться, не слушаться, ослушиваться
obeying — послушный, повинующийся
obeyance — подчинение, повиновение, послушание
Формы слова
verb
I/you/we/they: obey
he/she/it: obeys
ing ф. (present participle): obeying
2-я ф. (past tense): obeyed
3-я ф. (past participle): obeyed
transitive verb
1
: to follow the commands or guidance of
He always obeys his parents.
2
: to conform to or comply with
Falling objects obey the laws of physics.
Synonyms
Example Sentences
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 on the Web
However, none were obeyed or enforced as Ross streamed Super Bowl LVII live on Feb. 12 to as many as 100,000 people, immediately shattering Kick’s viewership records.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2023
Rather, whichever unit is best suited for that task will obey the order, making combat a little more fluid.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
But according to a brand-new report from Patient Rights Advocate, 75 percent of hospitals are not obeying the law.
—Tanner Aliff, National Review, 21 Mar. 2023
But whether there were signals or not, all motorists obeyed the law.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2023
Police officers unleashed a barrage of commands that were confusing, conflicting and sometimes even impossible to obey, a Times analysis of footage from Tyre Nichols’s fatal traffic stop found.
—Natalie Reneau, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2023
The simulations didn’t obey their predictions quite as closely as in the case of three dice but were still close enough to bolster their belief in the conjecture.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 19 Jan. 2023
Kennedy’s compact dramas, poetic gems carved with scar-like intricacy, don’t obey conventional rules.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2023
For the love of God, obey the stickers.
—Katie O’hanlon, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English obeien, borrowed from Anglo-French obeir, going back to Latin oboedīre, from ob- «toward, in the direction of» + -oedīre, probably unstressed form (with -oe- of uncertain origin) of audīre «to hear» — more at ob-, audible entry 1
Note:
The -oe- in oboedīre is peculiar both because it is not the expected result of -au- in a non-initial syllable (the regular outcome is -ū-) and because -oe- is in any case rare non-initially. Various attempts have been made to account for the irregularity. Reflecting earlier suggestions, Michiel de Vaan hypothesizes pre-Latin *ób-awizdijō > *obowizdijō > *oboizdijō (rounding of a before w, which is then lost, prior to the weakening of a to u) > oboediō (with z blocking monophthongization of -oi- to -ū- before succumbing to cluster reduction) (see Etymological Dictionary of Latin and the Other Italic Languages, Brill, 2008). As an alternative to assumptions of questionable phonetic change, it has also been suggested that a base other than audīre is at issue (Michael Weiss suggests *ob-bhoi̯diō, from a nominal derivative of the base of fīdere «to trust» [see faith entry 1]; see Outline of the Historical and Comparative Grammar of Latin, Ann Arbor, 2009, p. 120).
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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in the 14th century
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“Obey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obey. Accessed 14 Apr. 2023.
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Table of Contents
- What is the root word for obey?
- What type of word is obeyed?
- What is another word for obey?
- How do we obey God?
- How do you use obey?
- What does obey the rules mean?
- Why we obey our parents?
- Can you sentence with obey?
- Will you obey me meaning?
- What is obey sentence?
- What kind of sentence is this Obey your parents?
- What is a assertive sentence?
- Is an imperative sentence?
- How do you know if its a imperative sentence?
- What is imperatives in English?
- How do you use the word imperative?
- What is the root word of imperative?
- What’s another word for imperative?
- What are bossy words?
- What’s a nice word for bossy?
- What is bossy language?
- What is a bossy verb Year 1?
- What are imperative verbs kids?
- What is an indicative verb mood?
- What are the 5 moods?
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.
What is the root word for obey?
To obey is to be obedient, and both words come from the Latin obedire, which literally means “listen to,” but is used to mean “pay attention to.”
What type of word is obeyed?
obey is a verb, obedient is an adjective, obedience is a noun:These children obey their parents. These children are obedient to their parents.
What is another word for obey?
What is another word for obey?
| follow | observe |
|---|---|
| respect | succumb |
| surrender | conform to |
| accede | accord |
| acquiesce | acquiesce in |
How do we obey God?
Confessing your sins daily, repenting against yourself and knowing God loves you and has forgiven your sins daily. Read 1 John and Romans. Visiting a Bible believing, a Jesus and Gospel filled church, a truth loving church and person loving is a great way to learn more about God and meet to people to encourage you.
How do you use obey?
- obey something to obey a command/an order/rules/the law.
- He was arrested when he failed to obey a police instruction to stop.
- He has turned into an efficient soldier, blindly obeying orders (= without questioning them).
- obey somebody He had always obeyed his parents without question.
What does obey the rules mean?
to act according to what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority, or to behave according to a rule, law, or instruction: The soldiers refused to obey (orders). to obey the rules of international law.
Why we obey our parents?
“Obedience to parents is important. If we listen to our parents and do what they ask, they will not nag us so much. Do not do things that your parents disapprove of. If parents forbid you to do something, there is a reason,” Says Henrietta Ruzibiza.
Can you sentence with obey?
Obey sentence example. He has raised me to obey … to be good. Agree to obey the laws that I shall make for you. The king had sent them there to make the people obey his unjust laws.
Will you obey me meaning?
to act according to what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority, or to behave according to a rule, law, or instruction: The soldiers refused to obey (orders). to obey the rules of international law. See also. obedient.
What is obey sentence?
CK 305514 They don’t always obey their parents. CK 2956917 Tom has no choice but to obey orders. CK 297590 He told me to go home and I obeyed him. CK 320126 The troops refused to obey the command. CM 16517 All you have to do is to obey my orders.
What kind of sentence is this Obey your parents?
Answer to your question is: Imperative sentences convey order. ➡Obey your parents.
What is a assertive sentence?
A sentence that makes a statement or assertion is called an assertive or declarative sentence. Assertive sentence ends with a period. Examples. He goes to school.
Is an imperative sentence?
An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that gives instructions or advice, and expresses a command, an order, a direction, or a request. It is also known as a jussive or a directive. Depending upon its delivery, an imperative sentence may end with an exclamation mark or a period.
How do you know if its a imperative sentence?
Imperative sentences are used to issue a command or instruction, make a request, or offer advice….Imperative Sentence Examples
- Pass the salt.
- Move out of my way!
- Shut the front door.
- Find my leather jacket.
- Be there at five.
- Clean your room.
- Complete these by tomorrow.
- Consider the red dress.
What is imperatives in English?
The imperative mood in English is generally used to give an order, to prompt someone to do something, to give a warning or to give instructions. There are several distinguishable forms of the imperative in English: affirmative, negative, and exhortative, as well as the more cordial ways of expressing an order.
How do you use the word imperative?
- It’s imperative to your success.
- Water is imperative for survival.
- It’s imperative to restrict everything that makes his stomach upset.
- It’s imperative you see me at the earliest opportunity.
- It was imperative that everyone understood the rules so that this would not happen again.
What is the root word of imperative?
Imperative is from Latin imperare, “to command,” and its original use was for a verb form expressing a command: “Do it!” is an imperative sentence.
What’s another word for imperative?
Frequently Asked Questions About imperative Some common synonyms of imperative are domineering, imperious, masterful, and peremptory.
What are bossy words?
Imperative verbs are also known as ‘bossy verbs’ because they tell people what to do! e.g. shut the window or turn the kettle on.
What’s a nice word for bossy?
Bossy Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for bossy?
| authoritarian | domineering |
|---|---|
| authoritative | autocratical |
| controlling | draconian |
| officious | oppressive |
| peremptory | pushy |
What is bossy language?
Imperative verbs are also known as Bossy verbs because they tell you what to do. We put imperative verbs at the beginning of a sentence, which automatically changes them into commands or actions that must be done. We can leave out a lot of the normal language of a sentence so we get to the point a lot quicker.
What is a bossy verb Year 1?
Commands usually start with an imperative verb, also known as a bossy verb. Some examples of bossy verbs are: get , bring , pick , take , move and cook .
What are imperative verbs kids?
An imperative verb is one that tells someone to do something, so that the sentence it is in becomes an order or command. For example in this sentence (a command, outlining an action that must be done): Fold your clothes up. the imperative verb is ‘fold’.
What is an indicative verb mood?
The indicative mood is a verb form that makes a statement or asks a question. For example: Jack sings every Friday. (This is a verb in the indicative mood.
What are the 5 moods?
These moods are: indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional and subjunctive.