abide

Universal Words verb (abided, abided) HELPNOTE In sense 2 abode is also used for the past tense and past participle. 1 [VN] can't / couldn't ~ sb/sth to dislike sb/sth so much that you hate having to be with or deal with them: I can't abide people with no sense of humour. * He couldn't abide the thought of being cooped up in an office. 2 [V+adv./prep.] (old use or formal) to stay or live in a place: May joy and peace abide in us all. PHRASALVERBS abide by sth to accept and act according to a law, an agreement, etc: You'll have to abide by the rules of the club. * We will abide by their decision.