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abide

verb
/əˈbaɪd/

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
to accept, tolerate, or remain faithful to something

Example Sentences

I will abide by the rules of the company.

Citizens must abide by the laws of their country.

Example Expressions

abide by the rules

Synonyms

accept, endure, tolerate, dwell, remain, obey, comply, follow
Entry 1
accept, endure, tolerate, dwell, remain
Entry 2
obey, comply, accept, follow, tolerate

Antonyms

reject, disobey, leave, depart, defy
Entry 1
reject, disobey, leave, depart
Entry 2
disobey, defy

Collocations

abide by rules, abide by law, strictly abide, always abide, abide by contract, cannot abide
Entry 1
abide by rules, abide by law, strictly abide, always abide
Entry 2
abide by law, abide by contract, cannot abide

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