obeying

Meanings

• Verb

  Submit to the authority or control of someone else.

  - "Children must obey their parents."
  - "The soldiers obeyed their commander's orders."
  - "I will obey the law."

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Antonyms

defy , disobey , rebel , resist , violate

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Synonyms

hearken

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obeying
deying , lying , spying , trying

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Variants

List of all variants of obeying that leads to same result
obey , obeyed , obeyer , obeyers , obeying , obeys

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to listen' or 'hear' in Old French obeir. The modern meaning developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'obey' is derived from the Old French word 'obeir', which means 'to listen' or 'to hear'.

2. The concept of obedience is a fundamental aspect of various religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

3. Obedience is often portrayed as a virtue in literature, but disobedience can lead to significant consequences, such as in the case of Snow White's stepmother or King Lear.

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Related Concepts

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1. Authority: A person or group that has the power to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

2. Submission: The act of giving in to someone else's will or control.

3. Duty: An obligation or responsibility, often involving obedience to a higher authority.

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Culture

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Obedience is a significant theme in various religious, philosophical, and societal contexts. In literature, obedience is often portrayed as a virtue or a duty, while disobedience can lead to conflict and consequences.

How to Memorize "obeying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone giving an order and others following it.
   - Visualize a child listening to their parent's instructions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obey' with the idea of following rules or instructions.
   - Think of the word 'submission' when you see or hear 'obey'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Only Brave Elephants Yield' to remember the meaning of obey.

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