obeys
Does as told
Obeys is the third-person singular present tense of obey, meaning to comply with commands, rules, or instructions from an authority.
A child obeys a parent; a soldier obeys orders; a driver obeys traffic laws.
The word implies submission to something external—whether a person, institution, or principle.
Things can also obey in a more abstract sense: The planets obey the laws of gravity.
Someone who obeys without question follows directives automatically, perhaps out of respect, fear, or habit.
Follows a directive
- followsComes after another
- adheresStays firmly attached
- conformsMatches expected standards
- heedsPays attention to
observes · respects · abides · keeps · minds · fulfills · honors · upholds
Gives forth results
- defersPostpones or yields
- submitsYields to authority
- acquiescesAgrees without protest
- bowsRespectful forward bends
capitulates · succumbs · relents · concedes · surrenders · gives in · kowtows · genuflects
Gives an answer
- performsCarries out an action
- behavesActs appropriately
- listensPerceives sound attentively
- sitsOccupies a seat
stays · comes · heels · fetches · learns · trained · conditioned · disciplined
Authoritative orders given
- ordersInstructions to obey
- directivesFormal commands or instructions
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
laws · regulations · mandates · decrees · edicts · dictates · precepts · ordinances
With unwavering loyalty
- dutifullyActing from obligation
- loyallyWith unwavering allegiance
- devotedlyWith steadfast commitment
- steadfastlyWith unyielding commitment
reliably · dependably · trustingly · unquestioningly · willingly · obediently · respectfully · reverently
complies
Follows a directive
heeds · observes · respects · abides · keeps · minds · fulfills · honors · upholds · practices
yields
Gives forth results
- defersPostpones or yields
- submitsYields to authority
- acquiescesAgrees without protest
bows · capitulates · succumbs · relents · concedes · surrenders · gives in · kowtows · genuflects · prostrates
responds
Gives an answer
sits · stays · comes · heels · fetches · learns · trained · conditioned · disciplined · drilled
commands
Authoritative orders given
- ordersInstructions to obey
- directivesFormal commands or instructions
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
rules · laws · regulations · mandates · decrees · edicts · dictates · precepts · ordinances · guidelines
faithfully
With unwavering loyalty
steadfastly · reliably · dependably · trustingly · unquestioningly · willingly · obediently · respectfully · reverently · attentively
- blind obedienceCompliance without critical thought
- obedience trainingTeaching animals to comply
- obedience classesCanine behavior instruction
- obedience schoolCanine behavior instruction program
- dog obedienceTrained response to commands
- obedience classPet behavior training program
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