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adhere
[ad-heer]
verb (used without object)
to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually followed byto ).
The mud adhered to his shoes.
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 byto ).
to adhere to a party.
to hold closely or firmly (usually followed byto ).
to adhere to a plan.
Obsolete., to be consistent.
verb (used with object)
to cause to adhere; make stick.
Glue will adhere the tiles to the wallboard.
adhere
/ ədˈhɪə /
verb
(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
Other Word Forms
- adherence noun
- adherable adjective
- adherer noun
- preadhere verb (used without object)
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of adhere1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But there are no guarantees that states or armed groups will adhere to international humanitarian norms.
People who adhere to routines to reach their goals, whether it be to run 26 miles or learn a new language, are likely to have the traits you seem to want in a partner.
Still, Wales said, the community takes criticisms about adhering to neutral points of view seriously and has a special working committee reviewing its practices.
“Sometimes privileged people don’t listen. Luckily, Lee does listen to a lot of people around him. And eventually, even if he doesn’t adhere to their advice, you know, he still hears them.”
On video, however, Jackson did not sound like he planned to adhere to any sort of wrestling storyline.
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