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obey

/əˈbeɪ/

To do what you are told to do by a person, a rule, or a law. In a family, it specifically means children following the instructions given by their parents or elders.

Exemples

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1

Good children usually obey their parents.

Good children usually obey their parents.

2

All citizens must obey the laws of the country.

All citizens must obey the laws of the country.

3

You have to obey the rules if you want to play the game.

You have to obey the rules if you want to play the game.

Famille de mots

Nom
obedience
Verb
obey
Adverbe
obediently
Adjectif
obedient
Apparenté
disobedience
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'obey' as 'O-Bay'. Imagine a dog sitting at a 'Bay' waiting for its owner's command.

Quiz rapide

The young boy decided to ___ his mother and clean his room.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : obey

Exemples

1

Good children usually obey their parents.

everyday

Good children usually obey their parents.

2

All citizens must obey the laws of the country.

formal

All citizens must obey the laws of the country.

3

You have to obey the rules if you want to play the game.

informal

You have to obey the rules if you want to play the game.

4

The experiment required participants to obey the researcher's instructions.

academic

The experiment required participants to obey the researcher's instructions.

5

Staff members are required to obey the company's safety policy.

business

Staff members are required to obey the company's safety policy.

Famille de mots

Nom
obedience
Verb
obey
Adverbe
obediently
Adjectif
obedient
Apparenté
disobedience

Collocations courantes

obey the law obey the law
obey rules obey rules
obey orders obey orders
strictly obey strictly obey
obey parents obey parents

Phrases Courantes

fail to obey

fail to obey

refuse to obey

refuse to obey

obey without question

obey without question

Souvent confondu avec

obey vs follow

Follow is more general (follow a path), while obey specifically implies a power dynamic or authority.

obey vs listen

Listen means to hear, but in family contexts, 'listen to me' is often used to mean 'obey me'.

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Notes d'usage

Obey is a transitive verb, meaning it is followed directly by an object. It is most commonly used in contexts involving parents, teachers, the police, or the law.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'obey to someone' because of the influence of 'listen to'. Correct: 'You must obey your parents' (No 'to').

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'obey' as 'O-Bay'. Imagine a dog sitting at a 'Bay' waiting for its owner's command.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'obedire', which comes from 'ob-' (towards) + 'audire' (to hear/listen).

Modèles grammaticaux

Transitive verb (subject + obey + object) Regular verb (past tense: obeyed) No preposition 'to' after the verb
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, obeying one's parents is considered a fundamental virtue and a sign of respect for one's heritage.

Quiz rapide

The young boy decided to ___ his mother and clean his room.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : obey

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A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

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An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

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A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

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child

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sister

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twin

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baby

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adult

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