Obey and Wait

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Obey

Obey verb - To act according to the commands of.
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Wait and obey are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wait" instead a verb "Obey".
Nearby Word: obeying

Wait

Wait verb - To remain in place in readiness or expectation of something.
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Obey and wait are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obey" instead a verb "Wait".
Nearby Words: waited, waiting, waiter

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time obey time wait time
way obey way wait way
command obey command wait command

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  • The Grim Reaper She appears as a stately gray-skinned lady with white hair that doesn't quite obey gravity, despises the undead for being abominations, and runs the Celestial Bureaucracy where souls wait to receive her judgement before going on to their designated afterlife.
    Source: The Grim Reaper
  • Commander Micheal McNiel of Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun, who is defined by his headstrong aggressiveness, most notably in the final mission, where he refuses to obey orders to wait for reinforcements before assaulting Kane's headquarters.
    Source: Military Maverick
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