definition of the word "abide"

abide

abide:

1. To put up with; tolerate: "can't abide such incompetence." See Synonyms for bear.

2. To wait patiently for.

3. To be in store for; await: "I will abide the coming of my lord" (Tennyson).

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

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