adhere
/əd'hiə/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To stick firmly to a surface or substance: To attach or cling closely, often through physical adhesion.
- To follow or observe strictly: To act in accordance with rules, principles, or an agreement.
- To remain loyal or devoted: To give steady support to a person, group, cause, or set of beliefs.
- To hold closely or maintain: To keep to a particular course, plan, or opinion without deviation.
Usage Examples
- Verb (Stick Firmly):
- The decal must adhere to a clean, dry surface for best results.
- Will this tape adhere to plastic?
- Verb (Follow Strictly):
- All participants must adhere to the competition guidelines.
- It is crucial to adhere to the doctor's instructions.
- Verb (Remain Loyal):
- Despite the controversy, many fans continued to adhere to the artist.
- He adhered to his political party through many difficult elections.
- Verb (Hold Closely):
- The team adhered to their original strategy and won the game.
- She adhered to her decision despite the pressure.
Advanced Usage
- "adhere to": This is the most common construction, used with all meanings of the verb.
- A good leader adheres to their values. (Remains loyal to)
- Please ensure the poster adheres to the wall properly. (Sticks to)
Variants and Related Words
- Adherence (n): The act, action, or quality of adhering.
- Strict adherence to the protocol is required.
- Adherent (n/adj):
- (Noun): A supporter or follower.
- She is a longtime adherent of the movement.
- (Adjective): Sticking fast; clinging.
- The adherent backing made the sticker easy to apply.
- Adhesive (n/adj):
- (Noun): A substance used for sticking objects together.
- We need a strong adhesive for this repair.
- (Adjective): Having the property of sticking to a surface or object.
- The adhesive strip held the bandage in place.
Synonyms
- Stick: To attach or cause to adhere.
- Cling: To hold on tightly to.
- Abide by: To accept and act according to a rule or decision.
- Comply with: To act in accordance with a wish, command, or rule.
- Follow: To act according to or be faithful to.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Adhere" is not typically used to form phrasal verbs. The meaning is almost always conveyed by "adhere to.")
Related Idioms
- To adhere to one's guns: (A variation of "to stick to one's guns") To refuse to change one's opinion or actions despite opposition.
- Even when criticized, the scientist adhered to her guns about the research findings.
Verb
- stick to firmly
- Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
- be loyal to
- She stood by her husband in times of trouble
- The friends stuck together through the war
- be a devoted follower or supporter
- The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism
- She sticks to her principles
- come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
- The dress clings to her body
- The label stuck to the box
- The sushi rice grains cohere
- follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
- They adhered to their plan
- be compatible or in accordance with
- You must adhere to the rules