obey
/oʊˈbeɪ/
o · bey
oʊ · ˈbeɪ
English Definition
v. follow orders
Significado en Español
obedecer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tuân theo, vâng lời
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Example Sentence
Children should obey their parents.
孩子应听父母。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
obey (comply with)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “obey”.
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A
Ignore
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B
Comply
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C
Question
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D
Defy
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B — Comply.
“obey” means v. follow orders
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A well-trained soldier is expected to ______ every command instantly.
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A
question
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B
resist
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C
defy
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D
obey
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D — obey.
“obey” means v. follow orders
Common questions about “obey”
What does “obey” mean?
obey — v. follow orders. In Chinese: 遵守，服从.
How do you pronounce “obey”?
obey is pronounced /oʊˈbeɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: o · bey.
How do you use “obey” in a sentence?
Children should obey their parents. (孩子应听父母。)
What are synonyms for “obey”?
follow, comply — all close in meaning to obey (v. follow orders).
Is “obey” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. obey appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “obey”?
obey (comply with)
