English Explanatory Dictionary

abide by

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
  2. To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

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Synonyms

acquiesce conform abide by accept go along with take sitting down stand by go to the wall for stick with hold on keep faith go to the wall for someone stick by
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