do what is expected

VERB

obey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adhere to carry out comply embrace execute heed live by observe surrender

STRONG

accede accord acquiesce agree answer assent concur discharge follow fulfill keep mind perform respond serve submit

WEAK

abide by act upon be loyal to be ruled by bow to do as one says do one's bidding do one's duty do what one is told get in line give way hold fast knuckle under play second fiddle take orders toe the line

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline deny disregard forget ignore leave miss neglect overlook refuse reject

STRONG

argue ask differ disagree disallow disapprove disobey dispute dissent fail object oppose protest question

WEAK

mutiny rebel

Example Sentences

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I can’t do what is expected, though, because my body rarely obeys my mind.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2023

The idea is not to do what is expected.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2022

“A battle force consisting of 400 manned ships is required for the U.S. Navy to do what is expected of it today,” the index concluded.

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2021

"We must do what is expected of us today - to convince people to vaccinate."

From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2021

“You are a Hogwarts champion, and you will do what is expected of you as a representative of the school. So make sure you get yourself a partner, Potter.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

do what is expected

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