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Meaning of abide by
The primary meaning of "abide by" is to accept or act in accordance with a decision, rule, or agreement.
Etymology of abide by
The phrase "abide by" originates from the Old English word "abidan," meaning "to wait" or "to remain," and the Old English word "bī," meaning "by" or "near"
Historically, "abide by" was used to mean "to wait by" or "to remain near," but its meaning has evolved to include the sense of accepting or acting in accordance with a decision, rule, or agreement
Synonyms
comply with
adhere to
follow
obey
conform to
observe
respect
heed
mind
note
notice
regard
keep to
stick to
act in accordance with
be bound by
be guided by
defer to
acquiesce to
submit to
yield to
surrender to
give in to
go along with
cooperate with
collaborate with
work with
team up with
join forces with
be faithful to
be loyal to
be true to
honor
uphold
maintain
sustain
Definitions
- To accept or act in accordance with a decision, rule, or agreement
- * To remain faithful or loyal to a person, promise, or principle
- * To accept the authority or guidance of someone or something
Usage Examples
- The company will abide by the terms of the contract and deliver the goods on time
- * The judge expected the jury to abide by the law and make a fair decision
- * She promised to abide by her principles and not compromise her values
Antonyms
disobey
defy
disregard
ignore
neglect
refuse
reject
resist
oppose
contradict
deny
dispute
challenge
question
doubt
mistrust
disobliging
noncompliant
uncooperative
uncompromising
unyielding
rebellious
insubordinate
mutinous
recalcitrant