Follows
Obey and follows are semantically related. in act in accordance with topic. In some cases you can use "Obey" instead a verb "Follows".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Programmed to obey John Connor, the T-800 agrees, and promptly follows it up by Knee Capping a security guard, since John only ordered him to not kill anyone.
- Magic doesn't obey human-made timepieces, but follows the cycles of nature and the movement of the spheres.
Source: Celestial Deadline -
He follows Kit for that reason — though since golems are bound to obey the word of their masters, he may not have much choice in the matter.
Source: Webcomic / Fey Winds
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