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- Dictionaryadhere/ədˈhɪə/
verb
- 1. stick fast to (a surface or substance): "paint won't adhere well to a greasy surface" Similar
- 2. believe in and follow the practices of: "I do not adhere to any organized religion"
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to stick or be attached firmly to a surface: Glue won’t adhere to any surface that’s wet. Phrasal verb. adhere to something.
The meaning of ADHERE is to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing. How to use adhere in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Adhere.
1. (usually foll by to) to stick or hold fast. 2. (foll by to) to be devoted (to a political party, cause, religion, etc); be a follower (of) 3. (foll by to) to follow closely or exactly. adhere to the rules. USAGE See note at adhesion. Collins English Dictionary.
to stick or be attached firmly to a surface: Glue won’t adhere to any surface that’s wet. Phrasal verb. adhere to something.
When a person chooses to adhere to something, it is more of a choice to stick with it or agree to abide by rules or guidelines. You can also adhere by being loyal, as when you adhere to the high moral standards or behavior expected of some organization.
Adhere definition: to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually followed by to). See examples of ADHERE used in a sentence.
1. To stick fast to something; stay attached: Glue makes the wallpaper adhere to the wall. 2. To remain devoted to or be in support of something: adhered to her beliefs. 3. To carry out a plan, scheme, or operation without deviation: We will adhere to our plan. v.tr. To cause to adhere; make stick.
adhere (to something) to stick to something. Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells. Clean the surface first, or the paint will not adhere. There was oil adhering to the bird’s feathers. The tiles may not adhere properly if you do not use the correct glue.
To carry out a plan, scheme, or operation without deviation. We will adhere to our plan. American Heritage. More Verb Definitions (4) Synonyms: stick. bind. hold fast. bond. stick-to. cohere. cleave. cling. stick-by.
verb. /ədˈhɪr/. [intransitive] adhere (to something) (formal) Verb Forms. to stick firmly to something Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells. Clean the surface first, or the paint will not adhere. There was oil adhering to the bird's feathers.
