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live by

VERB

obey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adhere to carry out comply embrace execute heed observe surrender

STRONG

accede accord acquiesce agree answer assent concur discharge follow fulfill keep mind perform respond serve submit

WEAK

abide by act upon be loyal to be ruled by bow to do as one says do one's bidding do one's duty do what is expected do what one is told get in line give way hold fast knuckle under play second fiddle take orders toe the line

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline deny disregard forget ignore leave miss neglect overlook refuse reject

STRONG

argue ask differ disagree disallow disapprove disobey dispute dissent fail object oppose protest question

WEAK

mutiny rebel

Example Sentences

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Councillor Jon Hubbard said: "Swimming is an absolute key skill, whether you live by the sea or in a landlocked county. I'm thrilled we can continue this offer."

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Start with some incontrovertible rules to live by.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

While cruising along at 35,000 feet on vacation, it was the perfect time to write down some lessons for players, coaches and parents to live by and standards to strive for in 2026:

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

We taught our kids to work hard and live by the Golden Rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

“I won’t, Ma,” I said, and went ahead anyway thinking that man could live by tennis alone.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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