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abide
[uh-bahyd]
verb (used without object)
to remain; continue; stay.
Abide with me.
Synonyms:to have one's abode; dwell; reside.
to abide in a small Scottish village.
Synonyms:to continue in a particular condition, attitude, relationship, etc.; last.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
to put up with; tolerate; stand.
I can't abide dishonesty!
Synonyms: , , ,to endure, sustain, or withstand without yielding or submitting.
to abide a vigorous onslaught.
to wait for; await.
to abide the coming of the Lord.
to accept without opposition or question.
to abide the verdict of the judges.
to pay the price or penalty of; suffer for.
verb phrase
to act in accord with.
to submit to; agree to.
to abide by the court's decision.
to remain steadfast or faithful to; keep.
If you make a promise, abide by it.
abide
/ əˈɪ /
verb
(tr) to tolerate; put up with
(tr) to accept or submit to; suffer
to abide the court's decision
to comply (with)
to abide by the decision
to remain faithful (to)
to abide by your promise
(intr) to remain or continue
archaic(intr) to dwell
archaic(tr) to await in expectation
archaic(tr) to withstand or sustain; endure
to abide the onslaught
Other 51Թ Forms
- abider noun
- ˈ岹Գ noun
- ˈ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of abide1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Prosecutor Pascal Rayer said the trial highlighted the need for more robust regulation of the art market, and also shone a light on the standards antiques dealers should abide by.
“We will not abide by fear tactics to support extreme political agendas that aim to stoke fear and spread discord in our city.”
“We will abide by the legal process to defend our case,” a corporate spokesman said.
Water UK, which represents companies in the industry, said that firms' independent committees, which decide on performance-related pay, will abide by the laws set by government.
He had an abiding interest in policy and public service, so in 2013 Colbert joined the city’s Economic Development Council.
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