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Synonyms
bide (bīd)

[Middle English biden, from Old English bīdan.]

verb: bid·ed or bode (bōd), bid·ed, bid·ing, bides. 

intransitive verb 

  1. To remain in a condition or state.
    1. To wait; tarry.
    2. To stay: bide at home.
    3. To be left; remain.

transitive verb 

To await; wait for.

idioms

bide (one's) time
To wait for further developments.