What does it mean to abide by something?
abide by. : to accept the terms of : obey She was forced to abide by the rules. abide. transitive verb. abode or abided; abiding.
What is another word for abide by the rules?
“We have been mindful of the need to balance business diversification opportunities with the necessity to abide by the rules of the scheme.”…What is another word for abide by the rules?
| play the game | be fair |
|---|---|
| conform | play fair |
| act honestly | comply |
| follow the rules | obey |
| toe the line | keep in step |
Is it abide by or abide with?
verb (used without object), a·bode or a·bid·ed, a·bid·ing. to remain; continue; stay: Abide with me. to have one’s abode; dwell; reside: to abide in a small Scottish village. to continue in a particular condition, attitude, relationship, etc.; last.
Will abide by the rules?
If you abide by something, you obey or comply with a rule. If you don’t abide by the rules at school, you might find yourself in the principal’s office. To accept a rule or act according to a recommendation is to abide by them. If a judge makes a ruling, you have to abide by her decision.
What is the best synonym for abide?
Synonyms & Antonyms of abide by
- adhere (to),
- comply (with),
- conform (to),
- follow,
- goose-step (to),
- mind,
- obey,
- observe.
Do we say abide by?
Any editor would no doubt replace abide to with abide by. It simply has to be considered ‘wrong’ or anomalous. The phrasal verb is abide by, and that is all there is to it.
Do you abide by or to?
Nowadays, it is more common to say abide by. For example, while it was once common to say, “we abide him,” it would now be more common to say, “we abide by what he says to do.”
Will abide in a sentence?
6. Please feel assured that we will abide by our promise. 7. He couldn’t abide the thought of being cooped up in an office.