Obey

v. t.

To give ear to; to execute the commands of; to yield submission to; to comply with the orders of.

v. t.

To submit to the authority of; to be ruled by.

v. t.

To yield to the impulse, power, or operation of; as, a ship obeys her helm.

v. i.

To give obedience.


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