abide

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