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Abides

Verb / ʌˈbaɪdz / Another word for abides — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

stickout bide endure stay abide putup support brook suffer digest bear stand stomach tolerate follows obeys upholds respects honors embraces sustains endures tolerates stands waits remains persists stays continues exists survives

Example sentences

  1. He abides by the law.
  2. She abides by her promise.
  3. The company abides by ethical standards.
  4. The team abides by the coach's instructions.
  5. The teacher abides by the school's policies.

Quotes

  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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