Abide and Leave

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Abide verb - To continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time.

Usage example: refused to abide where it was clear that he wasn't wanted

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Leave is an antonym for abide in topics: submit to, remain or continue in a state, stop temporarily and wait for, live in a certain place.

Nearby Words: abiding, abidance

Leave verb - To cause to remain behind.

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Abide is an antonym for leave.

Nearby Words: leaving, leaven, leaved, leaver

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