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Meaning of 'obey' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Obey [ v. i.]
- To give obedience.
2 . Obey [ v. t.]
- To give ear to; to execute the commands of; to yield submission to; to comply with the orders of.
- To submit to the authority of; to be ruled by.
- To yield to the impulse, power, or operation of; as, a ship obeys her helm.

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obeah obectize obedible obedience obedienciary obedient obediential obediently obeisance obeisancy

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