Abide

Verb (used without object)

to remain; continue; stay

Abide with me.

to have one's abode; dwell; reside

to abide in a small Scottish village.

to continue in a particular condition, attitude, relationship, etc.; last.

Verb (used with object)

to put up with; tolerate; stand

I can't abide dishonesty!

to endure, sustain, or withstand without yielding or submitting

to abide a vigorous onslaught.

to wait for; await

to abide the coming of the Lord.

to accept without opposition or question

to abide the verdict of the judges.

to pay the price or penalty of; suffer for. ?

Verb phrase

abide by,

to act in accord with.

to submit to; agree to

to abide by the court's decision.

to remain steadfast or faithful to; keep

If you make a promise, abide by it.

Antonyms

verb

despise , dispute , pass , quit , reject , resist , shun , depart , go , leave , migrate , move , refuse , stop , carry on , continue

Synonyms

verb

accept , acknowledge , bear , bear with * , be big about , concede , consent , defer , endure , hang in , hang in there , hang tough * , live with , put up with , receive , sit tight * , stand , stand for , stomach , suffer , swallow , take , tolerate , withstand , bide , bunk * , bunk out , crash * , dwell , hang out * , inhabit , lodge , nest , perch , reside , room , roost , settle , squat , stay , continue , keep on , last , persevere , persist , remain , survive , anticipate , expect , linger , pause , rest , sojourn , stick around * , stop , tarry , wait , brook , go , support , sustain , go on , hold out , domicile , house , acquiesce , await , conformto , delay , exist , live , visit

phrasal verb

adhere , carry out , comply , conform , keep , mind , obey , observe