'abide by' definitions:
Definition of 'abide by'
(from WordNet)
verb
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" [syn: comply, follow, abide by]
verb
Show respect towards; "honor your parents!" [syn: respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe] [ant: disrespect]
Synonyms of 'abide by'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- accede,
- accept,
- acclaim,
- acquiesce,
- acquiesce in,
- act up to,
- adhere to,
- agree,
- agree to,
- agree with,
- applaud,
- assent,
- attend to,
- be faithful to,
- buy,
- cheer,
- comply,
- comply with,
- conform to,
- consent,
- do justice to,
- fill,
- follow,
- fulfill,
- give the nod,
- hail,
- heed,
- hold by,
- hold with,
- in toto,
- keep,
- keep faith with,
- live up to,
- make good,
- meet,
- nod,
- nod assent,
- observe,
- receive,
- regard,
- respect,
- satisfy,
- subscribe to,
- take kindly to,
- vote for,
- welcome,
- yes,
- yield assent