Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obedecer
verb
/o-be-de-‘ser/
Definition
To comply with or follow the orders, wishes, or instructions given by someone in authority.
Examples
- É importante obedecer as regras em casa. (It is important to obey the rules at home.)
- Os alunos devem obedecer aos professores. (Students should obey the teachers.)
- Ele sempre obedece seu pai. (He always obeys his father.)
Meaning
Obedecer refers to the act of following commands or rules set by a person or an institution, often implying a sense of duty or respect.
Synonyms
- submeter
- acatar
- seguir
- obediencia
- dominar