Bide and Cease

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Bide verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.

Usage example: how long are you going to bide in this unhappy marriage?

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Cease is an antonym for bide in wait topic.

Cease verb - To come to an end.

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Bide is an antonym for cease.

Nearby Words: ceaseless, ceased, ceasing

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