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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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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.
to stick or be attached firmly to a surface: Glue won’t adhere to any surface that’s wet. Phrasal verb. adhere to something.
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.
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.
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.
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.
