obeyed
Did as told
Obeyed is the past tense of obey—to follow commands, instructions, or rules.
A child obeyed a parent's wishes.
A soldier obeyed orders.
Laws are obeyed or disobeyed.
The word implies submission to authority or compliance with expectations: She obeyed without question.
Things can also obey physical laws: The ball obeyed the laws of gravity.
Came behind another
- adheredRemained attached to
- conformedActed according to expectations
- heededGave due attention
- abidedTolerated or remained
observed · respected · complied · fulfilled · executed · performed · upheld · enacted
Gave way or produced
- deferredSet aside until later
- acquiescedAgreed without protest
- surrenderedCeased resistance formally
- capitulatedCeased resistance, conceded
submitted · succumbed · relented · conceded · kowtowed · genuflected · prostrated · bowed
Gave authoritative instructions
- orderedArranged or commanded
- directedGave guidance or orders
- instructedGave teaching or orders
- ruledExercised sovereign authority
governed · led · dictated · decreed · mandated · regulated · supervised · controlled
Required by duty
- boundSecured or destined
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- beholdenOwing thanks or duty
dutiful · conscientious · answerable · accountable · loyal · faithful · devoted · steadfast
followed
Came behind another
abided · observed · respected · complied · fulfilled · executed · performed · upheld · enacted · implemented
yielded
Gave way or produced
- deferredSet aside until later
- acquiescedAgreed without protest
- surrenderedCeased resistance formally
capitulated · submitted · succumbed · relented · conceded · kowtowed · genuflected · prostrated · bowed · knelt
commanded
Gave authoritative instructions
- orderedArranged or commanded
- directedGave guidance or orders
- instructedGave teaching or orders
ruled · governed · led · dictated · decreed · mandated · regulated · supervised · controlled · enforced
obligated
Required by duty
- boundSecured or destined
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
beholden · dutiful · conscientious · answerable · accountable · loyal · faithful · devoted · steadfast · trustworthy