obey
Translation
to obey, to follow, to comply with
Examples
You must obey the rules.
You must obey the rules.
The dog learned to obey commands.
The dog learned to obey commands.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to do what you are told to do by (sb.) or what a rule says You must obey the rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: follow, comply, mind; Antonyms: disobey, defy
Etymology
From Latin 'oboedire', from 'ob-' (towards) + 'audire' (to hear). Literally 'to listen towards'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'obey' as having 'ear' (from Latin 'audire') in it, because you have to listen to obey.