Meaning & Definition of Adhere in English
English⟶
Adhere
/ədhɪr/
verb
1. Be compatible or in accordance with
- "You must adhere to the rules"
synonym:
- adhere
2. Follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
- "They adhered to their plan"
synonym:
- adhere
3. 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"
synonym:
- cling,
- cleave,
- adhere,
- stick,
- cohere
4. Be a devoted follower or supporter
- "The residents of this village adhered to catholicism"
- "She sticks to her principles"
synonym:
- adhere,
- stick
5. Be loyal to
- "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"
- "The friends stuck together through the war"
synonym:
- stand by,
- stick by,
- stick,
- adhere
6. Stick to firmly
- "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
synonym:
- adhere,
- hold fast,
- bond,
- bind,
- stick,
- stick to
Examples of using
This glue does not adhere to plastic.