Abide By (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Follow
• Comply

Hypernyms

• Obey

Hyponyms

• Accommodate
• Conform To
• Oblige
• Toe The Line

Meaning ²

Show respect towards; "honor your parents!".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Honour
• Observe
• Honor
• Respect

Hypernyms

• Accept

Hyponyms

• Celebrate
• Lionise
• Tolerate
• Lionize