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English > 2 senses of the expression abide by:
VERBsocialabide by, comply, followact in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
socialabide by, respect, honor, honour, observeshow respect towards
English > abide by: 2 senses > verb 1, social
MeaningAct in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Example "abide by the rules"
Synonymscomply, follow
Narrowerconform toobserve
oblige, accommodateProvide a service or favor for someone
toe the lineDo what is expected
BroaderobeyBe obedient to
Similar toadopt, follow, espousechoose and follow
stick to, stick with, followKeep to
Spanishcumplir
English > abide by: 2 senses > verb 2, social
Meaningshow respect towards.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymsrespect, honor, honour, observe
Narrowerlionize, lionise, celebrateAssign great social importance to
toleraterecognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
BroaderacceptConsider or hold as true
Oppositedisrespectshow a lack of respect for
Catalanestimar, honrar, premiar, respectar
Spanishhonrar

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