Sentence examples for to obey from inspiring English sources

"to obey" is a perfectly valid word and can be used in written English
For example, you could use it in a sentence such as "The students were ordered to obey the teacher's instructions."

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to obey

verb

To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

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He has to obey orders".

There are rules to obey.

I have to obey".

The Venezuelan government refused to obey.

The barons refused to obey the crown.

Did not the wife promise to obey?

However, there are rules to obey.

"And then you have to obey.

He barked and expected me to obey.

"We don't force people to obey.

I have to obey Canadian law".

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