abide by
About 2.80 uses per million words.
Meaning
- verb To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
I don't agree with it, but I'll abide by the decision to give the reward to her.
- verb To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).
He may have shown his true colors, but he's supported me for years, so I'll abide by him.
Similar words
comply respect honor observe follow honour abide fall in with conform fulfill
Word family
abided by abides by abiding by abode by
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