/oβeðeˈθeɾ/
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Translation
to obey
Word origin
From Latin oboedire, from ob ('towards') plus audire ('to hear'). To obey is, at root, to listen towards someone.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- oboedire
- English cognates
- obey, obedient, audio
Grammar
Verb type-er irregular
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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Children must obey their parents.
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The dog obeys all my commands.
niego .
I refuse to obey an unfair order.
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Why don't you obey when I ask you to?
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The soldier obeyed without asking questions.
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