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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
- adherable adjective
- adherer noun
- preadhere verb (used without object)
- adherence noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of adhere1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Sentencing them at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday, Mrs Justice Cutts said she believed they all continued to adhere to their extreme right-wing ideology.
At the council meeting, Rosemary Thew, chairwoman of the parish council, said the application should be rejected to "send a clear message that planning processes must be adhered to".
Showing the documents to Ott "endangered Austria's interest in adhering to international legal obligations and maintaining trustworthy cooperation with international authorities", they added.
She is due to deliver a budget in late November, with analysts expecting the government to raise some taxes to adhere to its self-imposed fiscal rules, actions that might crimp growth further.
The Treasury Department labeled Prince Group a criminal organization, while the company says it adheres to international standards.
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