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abides by

The phrase “abides by” has 3 syllables: a-bides by.

It's pronounced as /əˈbaɪdz baɪ/.

What is synonym and antonym for abides by?

In the thesaurus, “abides by” has 11 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abides by along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abides by

  • defends
  • follows
  • fulfills
  • holds to
  • keeps to
  • lives up to
  • makes good
  • meets
  • obeys
  • satisfies
  • stands by

Antonyms for abides by

  • breaches
  • breaks
  • challenges
  • defies
  • disobeys
  • refuses
  • takes back
  • violates

Example Sentences

  • Abides by the rules set forth by the organization to maintain order and fairness.
  • As a professional, she always abides by the ethical guidelines of her profession.
  • The team captain ensures that every member abides by the team's code of conduct.
  • In our household, everyone abides by the principle of mutual respect and understanding.
  • The company strictly abides by environmental regulations to minimize its ecological footprint.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abides by, such as: breaches, breaks, challenges, defends, defies, disobeys, follows.

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