Abide by

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.

Synonyms

verb

follow , observe , comply with , submit to , consent to , acknowledge , concede , agree to , abide