| Main Entry: | obey |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | conform, give in |
Synonyms: |
abide by, accede, accept, accord, acquiesce, act upon, adhere to, agree, answer, assent, be loyal to, be ruled by, bow to, carry out, comply, concur, discharge, do as one says, do one's bidding, do one's duty, do what is expected, do what one is told, embrace, execute, follow, fulfill, get in line, give way, heed, hold fast, keep, knuckle under, live by, mind, observe, perform, play second fiddle, respond, serve, submit, surrender, take orders, toe the line |
Antonyms: |
disobey, mutiny, rebel |
| Main Entry: | adhere |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | conform to or follow rules exactly |
Synonyms: |
abide by, be attached, be constant, be devoted, be devoted to, be faithful, be loyal, be true, cleave to, comply, follow, fulfill, heed, keep, maintain, mind, obey, observe, practice, respect, stand by, support |
| Notes: | only things of a different nature can adhere; cohere is for things of the same kind that stick together and form a whole |
Antonyms: |
disjoin, not conform |
| Main Entry: | comply |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | abide by, follow agreement or instructions |
Synonyms: |
accede, accord, acquiesce, adhere to, agree to, cave in, come around, conform to, consent to, cry uncle, defer, discharge, ditto*, don't make waves, don't rock the boat, fit in, fold, fulfill, give in, give out, give up, go along with, go with the flow, keep, knuckle to, knuckle under, mind, obey, observe, perform, play ball, play the game, put out, quit, respect, roll over and play dead, satisfy, shape up, stay in line, straighten up, submit, throw in towel, toss it in, yes one, yield |
Antonyms: |
decline, deny, disobey, oppose, rebuff, refuse, reject, resist |
| Main Entry: | conform |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | adjust, adapt |
Synonyms: |
accommodate, attune, be guided by, clean up act, comply, coordinate, don't make waves, don't rock the boat, fall in with, fit, follow, follow beaten path, follow the crowd, go by the book, go with the flow, harmonize, integrate, keep, make room, meet halfway, mind, move over, obey, observe, play the game, proportion, quadrate, reconcile, reconciliate, roll with punches, run with the pack, shape up, square, straighten up, suit, tailor, tailor-make, toe the line, tune, yield |
Antonyms: |
differ, fight, refuse |
| Main Entry: | defer |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | yield |
Synonyms: |
accede, accommodate, acquiesce, adapt, adjust, admit, agree, assent, bow, buckle, capitulate, cave, comply, concede, cringe, fawn, give in to, knuckle, knuckleunder, kowtow, obey, submit, succumb, truckle |
Antonyms: |
advance, force, forge |
| Main Entry: | fall |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | be overthrown by an enemy; surrender |
Synonyms: |
back down, be casualty, be destroyed, be killed, be lost, be taken, bend, capitulate, defer to, die, drop, eat dirt, fall to pieces, give in, give up, give way, go down, go under, lie down, obey, pass into enemy hands, perish, resign, slump, submit, succumb, yield |
Antonyms: |
advance, attain, overcome, overthrow, reach, win |
| Main Entry: | follow |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | act in accordance with |
Synonyms: |
abide by, accord, adhere to, adopt, attend, be consistent with, be devoted to, be guided by, be in keeping, be interested in, comply, conform, copy, cultivate, do like, emulate, follow suit, give allegiance to, harmonize, heed, hold fast, imitate, keep, keep abreast of, keep an eye on, live up to, match, mimic, mind, mirror, model on, note, obey, observe, pattern oneself upon, reflect, regard, serve, string along, support, take after, take as an example, watch |
Antonyms: |
avoid, disregard, scorn |
| Main Entry: | fulfill |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | bring to completion |
Synonyms: |
accomplish, achieve, answer, be just the ticket, carry out, comply with, conclude, conform, discharge, do, effect, effectuate, execute, fill, fill the bill, finish, hit the bull's-eye, implement, keep, make it, make the grade, meet, obey, observe, perfect, perform, please, realize, render, satisfy, score*, suffice, suit |
Antonyms: |
fail, miss, neglect |
| Main Entry: | heed |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | give care, thought to |
Synonyms: |
attend, baby-sit, be aware, be guided by, bear in mind, catch, consider, dig*, do one's bidding, follow, follow orders, get a load of, give ear, hark, hear, hearken, keep eye peeled, keep tabs, listen, mark, mind, mind the store, note, obey, observe, pay attention, pick up, regard, ride herd on, see, sit, spot, stay in line, take notice of, take to heart, toe the line, watch, watch one's step, watch out, watch over, watch the store |
Antonyms: |
disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook |
| Main Entry: | keep |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | commemorate; pay attention to |
Synonyms: |
adhere to, bless, celebrate, comply with, consecrate, fulfill, hold, honor, laud, obey, observe, perform, praise, regard, respect, ritualize, sanctify, solemnize |
Antonyms: |
dishonor, ignore |