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abide
(redirected from abode)

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abide by something
to follow the rules of something; to obey someone's orders. John felt that he had to abide by his father's wishes.

abide with someone

to remain with someone; to stay with someone. (Old and stilted. Primarily heard in the church hymn Eventide.) You are welcome to abide with me for a while, young man.

abide by something
to accept or obey an arrangement, decision, or rule It is a good thing that most drivers abide by the rules of the road. Related vocabulary: adhere to something


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