adhere

verb
UK: /ədˈhɪər/
US: /ədˈhɪr/

  1. To stick firmly to a surface or substance.

    1. The sticker will adhere to the paper. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ensure the tiles adhere properly to the bathroom wall by using proper adhesive. [ ] [ ]

  2. To believe in and follow the practices of something.

    1. We adhere to the rules of the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company must adhere to strict environmental regulations to minimize pollution. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cling follow stick obey comply support
adhere intransitive-verb

  1. To give support or maintain loyalty.

    1. They adhere to principles of justice. [ ] [ ]
    2. Citizens should adhere to the constitution for a stable and fair society. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adhere" in English means: To stick firmly to a surface or substance., To believe in and follow the practices of something..

The phonetic transcription of "adhere" is /ədˈhɪər/ in British English and /ədˈhɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adhere": cling, follow, stick, obey, comply, support.

Example usage of "adhere": "The sticker will adhere to the paper.". More examples on the page.