English Synonym Finder

abide by

Definitions

To accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.

To remain faithful to or continue to observe an agreement or promise.

Examples

All employees are expected to abide by the company's code of conduct.

You must abide by the rules of the game if you want to participate.

The organization agreed to abide by the terms of the international treaty.

Synonyms

observe comply follow adhere obey respect uphold

Antonyms

disregard violate ignore defy flout break neglect