Synonyms for abide by
Most common
keep faith stick with stick by accept conform respect comply
Synonyms by meaning
Verb
1. Keep faith — to remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan)
2. Accept — to accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce…
Other
Definitions
- v. 1
To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
The defendent has abided by my ruling in good faith.
- v. 2
To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).
She has served me loyally, abiding by my rule for almost my entire life.
Example sentences
- accept We are sorry we are unable to accept your request.
- conform I often felt pressured to conform, but I resisted.
- respect Respect of the young for the old is quite natural.
By length
- 4 letters
- obey2
- 5 letters
- honor2
- 6 letters
- follow2, accept2, honour2, comply2
- 7 letters
- respect2, observe2, conform2
- 9 letters
- acquiesce3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (obey2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- se conformer