abide
UK: əˈbaɪd | US: əˈbaɪd
vi. to remain; to stay in a place
vt. to tolerate or endure (often used in negative contexts)
vt. to accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, etc.)
abide = a<intensive prefix> + bide<remain>
- a- (intensive prefix, from Old English ā-, meaning "on," "in," or "at")
- bide (from Old English bīdan, meaning "to remain," "wait," or "endure")
Etymology Origin:
The word "abide" originates from Old English ābīdan, combining the intensive prefix ā- with bīdan ("to wait" or "remain"). Over time, the meaning expanded to include enduring or tolerating something, as well as complying with rules. The prefix a- emphasizes persistence, while bide retains its core sense of staying or waiting.
She could no longer abide his rude behavior.
The old man chose to abide in the countryside for the rest of his life.
All participants must abide by the competition rules.
How can you abide such constant noise?
The memory of that day will abide with me forever.