Definition of Abide by

1. Verb. Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes. "Abide by the rules"

Exact synonyms: Comply, Follow
Related verbs: Follow, Stick To, Stick With, Adopt, Espouse, Follow
Specialized synonyms: Accommodate, Oblige, Toe The Line, Conform To
Generic synonyms: Obey
Derivative terms: Compliance, Compliancy, Compliant

2. Verb. Show respect towards. "Honor your parents!"
Exact synonyms: Honor, Honour, Observe, Respect
Generic synonyms: Accept
Specialized synonyms: Celebrate, Lionise, Lionize, Tolerate
Derivative terms: Honorable, Honoring, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respecter
Antonyms: Disrespect

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abide By

abhorrent
abhorrently
abhorrer
abhorrers
abhorring
abhors
abid
abidance
abidances
abidden
abide
abided
abider
abiders
abides
abide by (current term)
abiding
abidingly
abidings
Abidjan
abience
abient
abient
abies
Abies
Abies alba
Abies amabilis
Abies balsamea
Abies bracteata
Abies concolor

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