obey
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5Good children usually obey their parents.
Good children usually obey their parents.
All citizens must obey the laws of the country.
All citizens must obey the laws of the country.
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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'obey' as 'O-Bay'. Imagine a dog sitting at a 'Bay' waiting for its owner's command.
Quiz rápido
The young boy decided to ___ his mother and clean his room.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: obey
Exemplos
Good children usually obey their parents.
everydayGood children usually obey their parents.
All citizens must obey the laws of the country.
formalAll citizens must obey the laws of the country.
You have to obey the rules if you want to play the game.
informalYou have to obey the rules if you want to play the game.
The experiment required participants to obey the researcher's instructions.
academicThe experiment required participants to obey the researcher's instructions.
Staff members are required to obey the company's safety policy.
businessStaff members are required to obey the company's safety policy.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
fail to obey
fail to obey
refuse to obey
refuse to obey
obey without question
obey without question
Frequentemente confundido com
Follow is more general (follow a path), while obey specifically implies a power dynamic or authority.
Listen means to hear, but in family contexts, 'listen to me' is often used to mean 'obey me'.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'obey to someone' because of the influence of 'listen to'. Correct: 'You must obey your parents' (No 'to').
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'obey' as 'O-Bay'. Imagine a dog sitting at a 'Bay' waiting for its owner's command.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'obedire', which comes from 'ob-' (towards) + 'audire' (to hear/listen).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, obeying one's parents is considered a fundamental virtue and a sign of respect for one's heritage.
Quiz rápido
The young boy decided to ___ his mother and clean his room.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: obey
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