Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To follow instructions given by someone, especially a person in authority.
Obey
/əʊˈbeɪ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He must obey his teacher.Everyone needs to obey the rules at work.
Etymology:
Originating from Middle English obeien, which is derived from Old French ‘obeir,’ based on Latin oboedire, from ob- meaning toward and audire meaning hear or listen.
Usage Statistics:
114 mentions per 1 million words 
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