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Definition of: bide
(bīd) v. bid·ed (Archaic bode), bid·ing v.t.
1. To endure; withstand: to bide a storm.
2. Archaic To tolerate; submit to.
—v.i.
3. To dwell; abide; stay.
—to bide one's time To await the most favorable opportunity. See synonyms under ABIDE. [OE bīdan wait, stay]
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