1 [no object] (
abide by)
accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation): I said I would abide by their decision
2 [with object] (
can/could not abide)
informal be unable to tolerate:if there is one thing I cannot abide it is a lack of discipline
3 [no object] (of a feeling or memory) continue without fading or being lost: at least one memory will abide archaic live; dwell: many unskilful Men do abide in our City of London