abide by
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1
as in obey
to act according to the commands of
You can stay here, but you'll need to abide by the house rules.
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as in fulfill
to do what is required by the terms of
She abided by their agreement to head home early.
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as in stand by
to give steadfast support to
He abides by the city's efforts to improve public transportation.
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“Abide by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide%20by. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.
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