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Abide

a·bide

[uh-bahyd] verb, a·bode or a·bid·ed, a·bid·ing.

To remain; continue; stay.

To have one’s abode; dwell; reside.

To continue in a particular condition, attitude, relationship, etc.; last.

To endure, sustain, or withstand without yielding or submitting

To remain steadfast or faithful to; keep