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Meanings of obey in English
Usage of obey in English
1
NRA survey shows more car drivers obey new limits on major routes.
2
You still won't find the word 'obey' in them, Phoebe said crisply.
3
Otherwise you can't expect the people to obey laws, Mr Schroder said.
4
Following the rules Please obey the rules and stay home during lockdown.
5
It's the new rule... but we will not obey it, he said.
6
During your stay, however short that may be, you will obey protocol.
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This would mean the UK would not have to obey EU rules.
8
But we did not obey and called out: 'Is there no refuge?'
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Whoever had the right to command in public, must obey in private.
10
The Ravens were trained to obey without question and with absolute loyalty.
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The beam across the window will serve; and Bassett rose to obey.
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Beyond that, the list appears to obey no logic, no organising principle.
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That is, it was if we obey the law of the state.
14
Y: And obey Allah and the Messenger; that ye may obtain mercy.
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The weak must obey or be crushed; not so with the strong.
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I was not impertinent; and I never refused to obey the rules.
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Obey through the time
Obey across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common
Australia
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