World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesacatar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: a-ka-tar
"Debes acatar las normas de la empresa."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.
"Competitors must abide by the judges' decision." - 2
To be able to endure or tolerate someone or something.
"I cannot abide rudeness in any form."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'ābīdan', meaning to wait, remain, or endure, combining the prefix 'ā-' (denoting completion or intensification) with 'bīdan' (to wait). Over centuries, the meaning shifted from merely waiting or staying to enduring a situation or accepting a rule or condition.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Abide"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Abide" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
respecter
Transliteration: res-pek-tay
"Il faut respecter les règles du jeu."
einhalten
Transliteration: ine-hal-ten
"Alle Mitarbeiter müssen die Vorschriften einhalten."
rispettare
Transliteration: ris-pet-ta-re
"Tutti devono rispettare la legge."
acatar
Transliteration: a-ka-tar
"Debes acatar las normas de la empresa."
cumprir
Transliteration: koom-preer
"É necessário cumprir o regulamento."
पालन करना
Transliteration: palan karna
"सभी को नियमों का पालन करना चाहिए।"
遵守
Transliteration: zūnshǒu
"我们必须遵守交通规则。"
준수하다
Transliteration: junsuhada
"모든 직원은 규칙을 준수해야 합니다."
遵守する
Transliteration: junshu suru
"私たちは規則を遵守しなければなりません。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Abide"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.