abide synonyms

abide

v.

  1. To submit to

    put up with, bear, bear with, withstand; see endure 2.

  2. To reside or stay

    live, remain, tarry, dwell; see dwell, lodge 2, remain 1.

  3. To remain

    continue, keep on, last; see continue 1, endure 1.

  4. To wait for

    expect, anticipate, be in readiness; see wait 1. See syn. study atcontinue, stay.

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