Adhere meaning

What does “adhere” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“adhere” is a verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: be compatible or in accordance with.

adhere

be compatible or in accordance with
“You must adhere to the rules”
follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
“They adhered to their plan”
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”
Synonymscling cleave stick cohere
be a devoted follower or supporter
“The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism”
“She sticks to her principles”
Synonymsstick
be loyal to
“She stood by her husband in times of trouble”
“The friends stuck together through the war”
Synonymsstand by stick by stick
stick to firmly
“Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?”
Synonymshold fast bond bind stick stick to

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University