abide

v. to tolerate or put up with something you dislike — almost always used with 'can't'.

v. to tolerate or endure something unpleasant. This sense is typically restricted to negative or interrogative constructions, especially with the modal 'can'.

“I simply can't abide people who are cruel to animals.”

“He found he could not abide the constant noise of the city and eventually moved to a remote village in the mountains.”

phr.v. to accept and follow a rule, law, or decision.

phr.v. to comply with or adhere to a rule, decision, or recommendation. This phrasal verb is inseparable and requires the preposition 'by'.

“All members of the club must abide by the safety rules.”

“Failure to abide by the terms of the contract will result in immediate termination of the partnership.”

Formal

v. to live in a place or stay there for a long time.

v. to dwell or reside in a particular place; to remain stable or fixed in a state. This usage is largely restricted to religious or poetic contexts.

“The old stories say a spirit abides in the deep woods.”

“The poem speaks of a deep peace that abides within the soul even during times of great trouble.”

Archaic · Literary

v. to continue to exist for a long time.

v. to endure or remain persistent over time; to last without fading.

“Their friendship has abided for over fifty years.”

“While many trends are forgotten within months, certain classic designs abide because of their inherent functionality.”

Literary