Definition of Abide

tolerate an unpleasant thing or person; endure

Examples of Abide in a sentence

Although my daughter hates the school dress code, she knows she must abide by it.  🔊

I find it difficult to abide the narrow-minded attitude of a prejudiced person.  🔊

The students must abide by the classroom rules or else suffer the consequences.  🔊

Because Jack had a migraine, he was not sure he could abide the talkative old man during the twelve-hour flight.  🔊

If a doctor does not abide by the laws of his profession, he may lose the right to practice medicine.  🔊

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