Listen and Obey

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Listen

Listen verb - Pay close attention to; give heed to.

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Obey is a synonym for listen in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Obey" instead a verb "Listen", when it comes to topics like heed, pay attention, hear and pay attention.

Nearby Words: listening, listened, listener

Obey

Obey verb - To act according to the commands of.

Usage example: most people obey the law and wear their seat belts

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Listen is a synonym for obey in activity topic. You can use "Listen" instead a verb "Obey", if it concerns topics such as heed.

Nearby Word: obeying

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people	listen people	obey people
time	listen time	obey time
way	listen way	obey way
voice	listen voice	obey voice
Other words: anyone, directions.

Both words in one sentence

Should he obey the higher angels, or listen to Dean and do what he was always taught God wanted?

Source: Conflicting Loyalty
He is unnaturally charismatic, and able to make people listen to him and obey his commands without them knowing why they are doing so.

Source: Charm Person
Hiccup learns that all dragons obey the Alpha, except for the baby dragons who listen to no one.

Source: Western Animation / How to Train Your Dragon 2

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