as in to follow
to act according to the commands of
she taught her dog to obey her when she said "Sit!" most people obey the law and wear their seat belts
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Mallory also emphasized basic safety measures, such as obeying speed limits, reducing distractions, and wearing seatbelts.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The taxpayer must either comply with U.S. law and risk foreign penalties or obey local laws and face U.S. fines.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, William obeys and ends up licking his wounds in the same whorehouse as before.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
In Baum’s original books the winged monkeys are natural, native creatures to Oz, who are cursed to obey the commands of anyone who wears a magical Golden Cap, which is eventually acquired by Dorothy.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The taxpayer must either comply with U.S. law and risk foreign penalties or obey local laws and face U.S. fines.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, William obeys and ends up licking his wounds in the same whorehouse as before.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
In Baum’s original books the winged monkeys are natural, native creatures to Oz, who are cursed to obey the commands of anyone who wears a magical Golden Cap, which is eventually acquired by Dorothy.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Obey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obey. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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