obeys

The word “obeys” has 2 syllables: o-beys

It's pronounced as /oʊˈbeɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for obeys?

In the thesaurus, “obeys” has 11 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obeys along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for obeys

  • accept
  • adhere to
  • carry out
  • comply
  • embrace
  • execute
  • follows
  • heed
  • live by
  • observe
  • surrender

Antonyms for obeys

  • dares
  • decline
  • defies
  • deny
  • directs
  • disobeys
  • disregard
  • forget
  • ignore
  • ignores
  • leads
  • leave
  • miss
  • neglect
  • overlook
  • refuse
  • refuses
  • reject
  • renounces
  • repudiates

Meanings of obeys

  • verb
    1. To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
    2. To do as one is told.
    3. To be obedient, compliant (to a given law, restriction etc.).

Example Sentences

  • The well-trained dog always obeys its owner's commands.
  • In a disciplined household, everyone willingly obeys the established rules.
  • The automated system reliably obeys the programmed instructions.
  • A loyal servant faithfully obeys the wishes of their master.
  • The dedicated team smoothly operates when each member consistently obeys the project guidelines.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obeys, such as: accept, adhere to, carry out, comply, dares, decline, defies.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abides by

falls in with

  • accommodate
  • agrees
  • associates
  • attune
  • bear
  • bonds
  • bump into
  • coincides
  • collaborates
  • come across
  • come upon
  • comply
  • concur
  • conform
  • conforms
  • confront
  • connects
  • consists
  • contact
  • cooperate
  • coordinate
  • corresponds
  • detect
  • discover
  • encounter
  • enlist
  • enter
  • experience
  • face
  • find
  • fit
  • fits
  • follow
  • follows
  • greet
  • harmonize
  • identify
  • integrate
  • joins
  • locate
  • meet
  • mixes
  • notice
  • obeys
  • reconcile
  • recover
  • run into
  • runs
  • see
  • side with
  • spot
  • strike
  • suffer
  • tailor
  • takes up with
  • travels
  • turn up
  • uncover
  • unearth
  • yield

keeps to

  • defends
  • follows
  • holds to
  • lives up to
  • obeys
  • stands by

observes

  • adopt
  • celebrates
  • commemorates
  • comments
  • comply with
  • declare
  • detect
  • discover
  • examine
  • eyes
  • follow
  • follows
  • hold
  • honor
  • inspect
  • look at
  • mark
  • monitor
  • note
  • notes
  • notices
  • obeys
  • opines
  • pay attention to
  • perform
  • recognize
  • reflects
  • regard
  • remarks
  • remember
  • respect
  • say
  • scrutinize
  • sees
  • spots
  • study
  • view
  • watch
  • watches
  • witness

raises Cain

  • acts out
  • disobeys
  • misconducts
  • rebels
  • runs riot

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