abide

[əˈbaɪd]

abide Definition

  • 1accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)
  • 2be unable to tolerate (someone or something)
  • 3continue to exist or be valid

Using abide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    All members must abide by the rules of the organization.

  • Example

    I cannot abide his constant complaining.

  • Example

    The memory of her still abides with me.

abide Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with abide

  • accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)

    Example

    All employees are required to abide by the company's code of conduct.

  • can't abide

    be unable to tolerate (someone or something)

    Example

    I can't abide people who are always late.

  • timeless/eternal/everlasting abide

    continue to exist or be valid for a very long time

    Example

    The principles of justice and equality will abide forever.

Origins of abide

from Old English 'ābīdan', meaning 'wait, remain'

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Summary: abide in Brief

To 'abide' [əˈbaɪd] is to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation, as in 'All members must abide by the rules of the organization.' It can also mean to be unable to tolerate someone or something, as in 'I cannot abide his constant complaining.' Finally, 'abide' can refer to something that continues to exist or be valid, as in 'The memory of her still abides with me.'