July 17, 2012 - Word of the Day

obey

To follow rules and laws is to obey. This verb is used when describing activity related to behavior.

• Steve obeys the law when he drives his car.
• Helen doesn't obey the law when she drives. She often gets pulled over by the police.
• Obeying the law is not that hard to do.
• Do you obey the speed limit when you drive?
• If you obey the rules of this company, you'll do well; if you don't obey the rules, you'll get fired.
• Joan tried to obey her diet, but she couldn't do it. As a result, she gained weight.
• Timmy didn't obey his mother, so he was punished.
• You must obey your parents.

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