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abide by

DEFINITIONS OF: abide by

1

v show respect towards

Synonyms:
honor, honour, observe, respect
Antonyms:
disrespect
show a lack of respect for
Types:
celebrate, lionise, lionize
assign great social importance to
tolerate
recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
Type of:
accept
consider or hold as true

v act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

“abide by the rules”
Synonyms:
comply, follow
follow, stick to, stick with
keep to
adopt, espouse, follow
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
Types:
accommodate, oblige
provide a service or favor for someone
toe the line
do what is expected
conform to
observe
Type of:
obey
be obedient to
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