English dictionary

abide

verb

Pronunciation

əˈbaɪd

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

Definitions

verb

  1. put up with something or somebody unpleasant

verb

  1. dwell

Example sentences

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
You can stay with me while you are in town
stay a bit longer — the day is still young

Synonyms

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