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    Obedece (en. Obey)

    /o.βe.ˈðe.θe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To act in accordance with an order or mandate.
    The dog obeys its owner when called.
    El perro obedece a su dueño cuando le llama.
    To accept the authority or control of someone.
    The students obey the school rules.
    Los estudiantes obedecen las reglas de la escuela.
    To carry out what is indicated without resistance.
    She obeys the teacher's instructions.
    Ella obedece las instrucciones del profesor.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obedīre', meaning 'to listen' or 'to pay attention'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obeys the law
    To act in accordance with legal provisions.
    obedece a la ley
    blindly obeys
    To follow instructions without questioning.
    obedece ciegamente
    does not obey orders
    Not complying with what is instructed.
    no obedece órdenes

    Related Words

    obedience
    Fulfillment of what is ordered.
    obediencia
    obeys
    Form of the verb 'to obey'.
    obedece
    to obey
    Verb that indicates the action of obeying.
    obedecer

    Slang Meanings

    To pay attention
    The boy always listens to his mother.
    El niño siempre le hace caso a su madre.
    To go along with
    The group decided to go along with it and obeys the leader's decisions.
    El grupo decidió seguir la corriente y obedece a las decisiones del líder.