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adhere
[ ad-heer ]
verb (used without object)
The mud adhered to his shoes.
Antonyms: ,
- Physics, Chemistry. (of two or more dissimilar substances) to be united by a molecular force acting in the area of contact.
- to be devoted in support or allegiance; be attached as a follower or upholder (usually followed by to ):
to adhere to a party.
- to hold closely or firmly (usually followed by to ):
to adhere to a plan.
- Obsolete. to be consistent.
verb (used with object)
- to cause to adhere; make stick:
Glue will adhere the tiles to the wallboard.
adhere
/ əˈɪə /
verb
- usually foll by to to stick or hold fast
- foll by to to be devoted (to a political party, cause, religion, etc); be a follower (of)
- foll by to to follow closely or exactly
adhere to the rules
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˈԳ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ··· adjective
- ·· noun
- ·· verb (used without object) preadhered preadhering
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Origin of adhere1
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Example Sentences
His parents were Christian Scientists, a movement to which Kilmer would adhere for the rest of his life.
She adheres both to the letter and the spirit of the original material.
Each had 15 "sample surfaces," which were monitored throughout the two-week mission to see how the dust adhered over time.
The prospect of punitive cuts looms large if California and its education institutions refuse to adhere to Trump policy positions on limiting LGBTQ+ rights and DEI programs.
Hamas officials have repeatedly said that no new agreements are necessary and that Israel should adhere to the terms outlined in the original ceasefire deal.
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