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take orders

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 is expected do what one is told get in line give way hold fast knuckle under play second fiddle 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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“Brazil is a sovereign country with independent institutions, and it will not take orders from anyone,” Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

It is believed that Magufuli refused to take orders from the Mtandao, preferring to stick to his own anti-corruption agenda.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

For example, it means there could be less need for staffing registers to take orders.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 2025

Goldberg was aligned ideologically with the teachers union, but did not take orders from anyone.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

I’m just the person they’re obliged to take orders from.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

take orders

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