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abides

The word “abides” has 2 syllables: a-bides

It's pronounced as /əˈbaɪdz/

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In the thesaurus, “abides” has 73 synonyms and 78 antonyms.

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Synonyms for abides

Antonyms for abides

Meanings of abides

  • verb
    1. To endure without yielding; to withstand; await defiantly; to encounter; to persevere.
    2. To bear patiently; to tolerate; to put up with; stand.
    3. To pay for; to stand the consequences of; to answer for; to suffer for; to atone for.
    4. To wait in expectation.
    5. To pause; to delay.
    6. To stay; to continue in a place; to remain stable or fixed in some state or condition; to be left.
    7. To have one's abode; to dwell; to reside; to sojourn.
    8. To endure; to remain; to last.
    9. To stand ready for; to await for someone; watch for.
    10. To endure or undergo a hard trial or a task; to stand up under.
    11. To await submissively; accept without question; submit to.

Example Sentences

  • Abides by his own moral code, even when faced with adversity.
  • The law abides by the principles of justice and equality for all citizens.
  • She abides by the traditions of her culture with reverence and respect.
  • As a leader, he ensures that his team abides by the organization's values and mission.
  • In times of uncertainty, faith is what she abides by for strength and guidance.

On this page you'll find 151 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abides, such as: abandons, abates, absconds, absorbs, accepts, acquiesces, allows.

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