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abides Definition and Meaning in English (abides definition)

verb
Synonyms:followsobeysconforms to
Quick Answer • Definition

Abides definition: To abide means to accept or follow a rule, decision, or recommendation.

Definitions of Abides

  1. 1verb

    To abide means to accept or follow a rule, decision, or recommendation.

  2. 2verb

    In a more archaic sense, to abide means to remain or stay in a place.

Example Sentences

casual

“He always abides by the rules of the game.”

business

“The committee abides by the chairman's decision.”

Synonyms

followsobeysconforms to

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveabide
past tenseabode
past participleabided
present participleabiding
agent nounabider

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Abides definition: To abide means to accept or follow a rule, decision, or recommendation.
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