Abide

/Ι™ΛˆbaΙͺd/

The meaning and definition of Abide, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To endure without yielding; to withstand; await defiantly; to encounter; to persevere.
    β€œThe old oak tree abides the wind endlessly.”
  2. To bear patiently; to tolerate; to put up with; stand.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms brook put up with hold on resist dwell live

Origin

From Middle English abiden, from Old English abidan.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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