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abide

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abide ˈbaɪd/ verb
abides; abided; abiding
abide
ˈbaɪd/
verb
abides; abided; abiding
Britannica Dictionary definition of ABIDE
[+ object] : to accept or bear (someone or something bad, unpleasant, etc.) usually used in negative constructions
[no object] old-fashioned + literary
past tense also abode : to stay or live somewhere
: to remain or continue

abide by

[phrasal verb]
abide by (something)
: to accept and be guided by (something) : obey