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abide

[əˈbaɪd]

📖 Definition

v. 1)bear, stand; 2)to stay or live in a place; 3)(abide by) to accept and act according to a law, an agreement, etc.

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A monk sitting peacefully in a temple, enduring the passing of seasons

💬 Example Sentence

She chose to abide by the rules, even when no one was watching.

🎵 Music Connection

"Let It Be" by The Beatles

'Let it be' captures the spirit of abiding — enduring patiently and accepting what comes.

📝 Word Roots & Related

bidto ask, demand, pray bide v. to stay, remain; to wait abiding adj. abode n.

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