Synonyms of abide by

abide by

phrase

1

as in obey

to act according to the commands of

You can stay here, but you'll need to abide by the house rules.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obey
• follow
• conform (to)
• comply (with)
• adhere (to)
• observe
• keep to
• fall in with
• submit (to)
• agree (to)
• mind
• goose-step (to)
• defer (to)
• yield (to)
• surrender (to)
• listen (to)
• assent (to)
• accede (to)
• hear
• regard
• acquiesce (to)
• notice
• watch
• attend
• take
• heed
• mark
• note

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rebel (against)
• challenge
• defy
• dare
• lead
• direct
• refuse
• disobey
• ignore
• pass over
• brush (off)
• renounce
• repudiate
• disregard
• dismiss
• violate
• wink (at)
• revolt (against)
• overlook
• scoff (at)
• breach
• break
• tune out
• resist
• disoblige
• fight
• mock
• oppose
• dispute
• withstand
• infringe
• combat
• contest
• mutiny (against)
• transgress
• shrug off
• scorn
• buck
• overpass
• pooh-pooh
• deride
• flout

2

as in fulfill

to do what is required by the terms of

She abided by their agreement to head home early.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfill
• satisfy
• keep
• complete
• comply (with)
• meet
• answer
• make good
• fill
• redeem
• carry out
• effect
• finalize
• perfect
• accomplish
• bring about
• achieve
• finish
• conclude
• execute
• make
• consummate
• perform
• bring off
• commit
• discharge
• compass
• follow through (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violate
• break
• breach
• default (on)
• forget
• ignore
• slight
• transgress
• neglect
• disregard
• pass over
• overlook
• overpass

3

as in stand by

to give steadfast support to

He abides by the city's efforts to improve public transportation.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stand by
• keep (to)
• defend
• stick (to or with)
• adhere (to)
• live up to
• hold to
• cling (to)
• accept
• support
• hew (to)
• follow
• cultivate
• adopt
• embrace
• confirm
• advocate
• endorse
• reinforce
• enforce
• back
• uphold
• cleave (to)
• champion
• heed
• foster
• bolster
• cherish
• boost
• espouse
• buttress
• backstop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defect (from)
• take back
• desert
• abandon
• give up
• disagree (with)
• recall
• surrender
• relinquish
• revoke
• withdraw
• reconsider
• forsake
• spurn
• dispute
• renounce
• deny
• refute
• retract
• renege
• disprove
• negative
• abjure
• recant
• rebut
• contradict
• controvert
• back down
• negate
• abnegate
• disclaim
• repudiate
• disavow
• gainsay
• disown
• unsay
• back off
• backtrack