Synonyms for obey
Definitions
- v. 1
To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
- v. 2
To do as one is told.
Soldiers are trained to obey.
Forms
- Past participle
- obeyed
e.g. obeyed → complied, conformed, followed, submitted…
Example sentences
- follow Some pupils find it difficult to follow the rules.
- submit Applicants were requested to submit their resumes.
- comply Unfortunately, we cannot comply with your request.
- conform I often felt pressured to conform, but I resisted.
- listen I have no time to listen to such everyday affairs.
- heed Everyone must heed what the United Nations says.
By length
- 3 letters
- bow1
- 4 letters
- keep1, mind1, heed1
- 5 letters
- serve1, yield1
- 6 letters
- follow2, listen2, regard2, submit2, comply2, fulfil2, assent2, accede2, harken2
- 7 letters
- observe2, fulfill2, conform2, hearken
- 9 letters
- acquiesce3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (follow2 = 2 syllables).