adhere to

phrasal-verb
UK: /ədˈhɪə(r) tuː/
US: /ədˈhɪr tuː/

  1. To follow a rule or plan exactly.

    1. We must adhere to the rules. [ ] [ ]
    2. You should adhere to what the doctor said to get better faster. [ ] [ ]

  2. To support a particular belief or idea.

    1. I adhere to the idea of justice. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people still adhere to traditional values despite the world changes. [ ] [ ]

  3. To stick firmly to something.

    1. Glue helps things adhere to each other. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ensure the tiles adhere to the wall for a long-lasting finish in the bathroom. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fasten obey stick to follow uphold maintain attach

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adhere to" in English means: To follow a rule or plan exactly., To support a particular belief or idea., To stick firmly to something..

The phonetic transcription of "adhere to" is /ədˈhɪə(r) tuː/ in British English and /ədˈhɪr tuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adhere to": fasten, obey, stick to, follow, uphold, maintain, attach.

Example usage of "adhere to": "We must adhere to the rules.". More examples on the page.