What is the meaning of abide?

verb

  • Dwell.
    • usage: "You can stay with me while you are in town"; "stay a bit longer-the day is still young"
  • Put up with something or somebody unpleasant.
    • usage: "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"
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