obey
verb (used with object)
to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of.
obeys
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present tense formof obey (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The gravel bucket obeys that law, since shaking creates heat, which is disordered energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
This one figures out how to converse with one of the deadliest extraterrestrials in the known universe — and not only does it understand her, it obeys her commands.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2025
He added that he "obeys the government and will pay it" as he didn't know the repayment was not legally required.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2025
Min-sung obeys Young-tak to ensure access to resources, but at home Myung-hwa can’t hide her disappointment in him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
He obeys, wiping his eyes with the back of his hand.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
