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Bides

/baɪdz/

To bear; to endure; to tolerate.

📖 Definitions of "Bides"

verb
  1. 1

    To bear; to endure; to tolerate.

  2. 2

    To dwell or reside in a location; to abide.

  3. 3

    To wait; to be in expectation; to stay; to remain.

  4. 4

    To wait for; to await.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Bides"

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abideverbUsed in a phrasal verb: abide by (“to accept and act in accordance with”).
stayverb(intransitive) To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
awaitsverb(transitive, formal) To wait for.
continuesverb(transitive) To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
dawdlesverb(intransitive) To spend time idly and unfruitfully; to waste time.
savorsverbAlternative spelling of savour. [(transitive) To detect (a flavour or taste, or food or drink); to taste; specifically, to enjoy or linger on (a flavour or taste, or food and drink); to relish.]
rejoinsverbTo join again; to unite after separation.
pouncesverb(transitive) To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.
pondersverbTo consider (something) carefully and thoroughly.
relishesverb(transitive) To give (something) (a pleasant) flavour or taste; to make appetizing.
revelsverbTo make merry; to have a happy, lively time.
hankersverbTo crave, want or desire.
skulksverbTo move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.
spurnsverb(ambitransitive) To reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.
reclaimsverb(transitive) To return land to a suitable condition for use.
reappearsverbTo appear again.
waitsverb(British) A group of singers or musicians performing in the streets, especially around Christmas.
skipsverb(intransitive) To move by hopping on alternate feet.
spendsverb(ambitransitive) To pay out (money).
faltersverbTo waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.

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