Abide and Wait

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Abide

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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Wait is a synonym for abide in stay topic. In some cases you can use "Wait" instead a verb "Abide", when it comes to topics like state, continue, linger, await.

Nearby Words: abiding, abidance

Wait

Wait verb - To remain in place in readiness or expectation of something.

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Abide is a synonym for wait in state topic. You can use "Abide" instead a verb "Wait", if it concerns topics such as continue, stay, linger, pause.

Nearby Words: waited, waiting, waiter

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truth	abide truth	wait truth
time	abide time	wait time
moments	abide moments	wait moments

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