Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Abide (abode, -s)
abide (abode, -s), v. [OE abidan.] (webplay: dwell, land, stand).
- Live; exist in a place; [fig.] grow.
- Endure; survive; stay; remain.
- Preside; occur; be present.
- Exist; stay; remain; continue.
- Linger; remain; be present in part; continue in spirit if not in physical sight.
- Dwell; live; reside.
- Phrase. “Abide with”: accompany; be present with.
- Phrase. “Abide with”: endure; survive; bear.
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