abide Definition

abide
verb abided, abode, abiding

1. To put up with or tolerate someone or something.

Example: We cannot abide dishonesty
Thesaurus: submit to, tolerate, suffer, bear, put up with.
intr
2. old use
To remain.
Thesaurus: remain, continue, keep on, persevere, endure.
intr
3. old use
To live (in a specified place).
Thesaurus: lodge, stay , room (US), sojourn, reside, dwell.
4. old use
To wait for something or someone.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon abidan.

Phrasal Verb: abide by something

To follow, stay faithful to or obey (a decision, rule, etc).