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adhere

[ ad-heer ]

verb (used without object)

adhered, adhering.
  1. to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually followed by to ):

    The mud adhered to his shoes.

    Antonyms: ,

  2. Physics, Chemistry. (of two or more dissimilar substances) to be united by a molecular force acting in the area of contact.
  3. to be devoted in support or allegiance; be attached as a follower or upholder (usually followed by to ):

    to adhere to a party.

  4. to hold closely or firmly (usually followed by to ):

    to adhere to a plan.

  5. Obsolete. to be consistent.


verb (used with object)

adhered, adhering.
  1. to cause to adhere; make stick:

    Glue will adhere the tiles to the wallboard.

adhere

/ əˈɪə /

verb

  1. usually foll by to to stick or hold fast
  2. foll by to to be devoted (to a political party, cause, religion, etc); be a follower (of)
  3. foll by to to follow closely or exactly

    adhere to the rules

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Derived Forms

  • ˈԳ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ··· adjective
  • ·· noun
  • ·· verb (used without object) preadhered preadhering
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Word History and Origins

Origin of adhere1

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Medieval Latin ŧŧ for Latin 󲹱ŧ ( ad- ad- + 󲹱ŧ “to stick, cling”), perhaps via Middle French é
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Word History and Origins

Origin of adhere1

C16: via Medieval Latin ŧŧ from Latin 󲹱ŧ to stick to
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Synonym Study

See stick 2.
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Trump's peace plan has not yet been published, but according to various reports and remarks by US officials, Ukraine would be required to adhere to other difficult conditions.

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Sites must adhere to Ofcom's new regulations - known as the Children's Codes - by 25 July and will be required to instate age verification checks and change algorithm recommendations to continue operating in the UK.

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As it is not licenced by the GBGB, Thornton has not been compelled to keep a record of injuries and adhere to safety standards.

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The Russian defence ministry said its troops would adhere to the ceasefire provided it was "mutually respected" by Ukraine.

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But the Trump administration has shown no sign of a desire to adhere, criticising Wednesday's request and saying it would appeal.

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