Abided

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: /əˈbaɪd.əd/

Definitions

1. Stayed or continued in a location or condition ; followed or accepted a rule, decision, or instruction
2. Remained in a particular state or place over time ; obeyed or respected a regulation or judgment
3. Endured or persisted in a specific circumstance ; conformed to a guideline or ruling without objection

Etymology: "Abided" is the past tense of "abide," which comes from Old English "ābīdan," meaning to wait, remain, or delay. The verb is built from the prefix a- and "bide," and a close relative appears in Gothic as "usbeidan," meaning to await or have patience.

Synonyms: tolerated, accepted