abide — to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbaɪd/
Example Sentences
- My cat can't abide the vacuum cleaner - she runs away faster than a superhero!
- Students must abide by the school dress code.
- I cannot abide people who chew loudly - it's like listening to a construction site!
abide
VERB[/əˈbaɪd/]
to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation
The driver stopped at the red light in the empty desert, choosing to abide by the law.
A(always) + BIDE(wait) — a loyal dog will always wait to abide by the front door.
The strict tour guide made everyone abide by the yellow safety line.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English ābīdan, originally meaning 'to wait' or 'to remain'. The word evolved semantically to encompass 'to stay', 'to endure', and 'to comply with' over time.
Breakdown
ā- (intensive prefix) + bīdan (to wait, to remain), with the root related to Proto-Germanic *bīdaną meaning 'to wait or remain'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat can't abide the vacuum cleaner - she runs away faster than a superhero!”
“Students must abide by the school dress code.”
“I cannot abide people who chew loudly - it's like listening to a construction site!”
“All employees must abide by the company's safety regulations.”
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