Abider

a·bide  (-bd)

v. a·bode (-bd) or a·bid·ed, a·bid·ing, a·bides

v.tr.

1. To put up with; tolerate: can't abide such incompetence. See Synonyms at bear¹.

2. To wait patiently for: "I will abide the coming of my lord" Tennyson.

3. To withstand: a thermoplastic that will abide rough use and great heat.

v.intr.

1. To remain in a place.

2. To continue to be sure or firm; endure. See Synonyms at stay¹.

3. To dwell or sojourn.

Idiom:

abide by

To conform to; comply with: abide by the rules; had to abide by the judge's decision.

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[Middle English abiden, from Old English bdan : -, intensive pref. + bdan, to remain; see bheidh- in Indo-European roots.]

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a·bider n.