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adhere

verb

ədˈhɪər

Meaning

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

to stick firmly to something or follow a belief or rule

Neutrons adhere to protons.

The label will not adhere to the wet surface.

adhere to rules

stick, cling, attach, comply, follow

Entry 1

stick, cling

Entry 2

stick, cling, attach, comply, follow

detach, separate, ignore

Entry 1

detach, separate

Entry 2

detach, separate, ignore

adhere to principles, adhere strictly, adhere closely, adhere firmly

To decide or establish something after consideration.

to look at written words and understand their meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

to rescue from danger; to keep for future use