abide

a-bide · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    (Usually with negative) To accept or tolerate someone or something.

  2. 2.

    To act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.

  3. 3.

    (Archaic or literary) To remain; to continue in a place.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    abide by — To comply with or act in accordance with.
  • •
    can't abide — Cannot tolerate or stand.
  • •
    abide with — To remain with or stay alongside.

Related words

Antonyms: defy, disobey, resist
See also: abiding, endure, tolerate
Synonyms: bear, comply, endure, obey, tolerate

Etymology

From Old English ābīdan ("to wait, remain"), from ā- (intensive prefix) + bīdan ("to wait, stay"). Related to bide.