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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 promote, praise, or advertise aggressively

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

to assign to a lower rank, position, or category

to bring something to a conclusion or stop

to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.