adhere
Physics, Chemistry. (of two or more dissimilar substances) to be united by a molecular force acting in the area of contact.
to be devoted in support or allegiance; be attached as a follower or upholder (usually followed by to): to adhere to a party.
to hold closely or firmly (usually followed by to): to adhere to a plan.
Obsolete. to be consistent.
to cause to adhere; make stick: Glue will adhere the tiles to the wallboard.
Origin of adhere
1synonym study For adhere
Opposites for adhere
Other words from adhere
- ad·her·a·ble, adjective
- ad·her·er, noun
- pre·ad·here, verb (used without object), pre·ad·hered, pre·ad·her·ing.
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British Dictionary definitions for adhere
/ (ədˈhɪə) /
(usually foll by to) to stick or hold fast
(foll by to) to be devoted (to a political party, cause, religion, etc); be a follower (of)
(foll by to) to follow closely or exactly: adhere to the rules
Origin of adhere
1adhere
Derived forms of adhere
- adherence, noun
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