1.to abide in a place, Thuc.
2.to abide by, stand by, cleave to, be true to one's word, oath, etc., c. dat., Hdt., attic: also, ἐμμ. ἐν σπονδαῖς Thuc.:—absol. to stand fast, be faithful, Eur.
3.of things, to stand fast, hold good, be fixed, Aesch., etc.