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Adhere (Verb)

Meaning 1

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"; "The sushi rice grains cohere".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Cling
  • Stick
  • Cleave
  • Cohere

Hypernyms

  • Adjoin
  • Contact
  • Touch

Hyponyms

  • Agglutinate
  • Mold
  • Conglutinate

Related Words

  • Adhesion (noun)
  • Adherent (adjective)

Meaning 2

Stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Stick To
  • Bind
  • Hold Fast
  • Bond
  • Stick

Related Words

  • Adhesion (noun)
  • Adherent (adjective)
  • Adhesive (adjective)

Meaning 3

Follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; "They adhered to their plan".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The project team adhered to the timeline, meeting every milestone and deadline.
  • She adhered to her diet, carefully monitoring her calorie intake and avoiding processed foods.
  • The company adhered to its mission statement, prioritizing innovation and customer satisfaction.
  • The teacher adhered to the curriculum, covering all required topics and skills.
  • He adhered to his training plan, running every morning and cross-training on weekends.

Hypernyms

  • Follow Up
  • Go Through With
  • Carry Out
  • Follow Out
  • Implement
  • Put Through

Meaning 4

Be compatible or in accordance with; "You must adhere to the rules".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • The company's employees are required to adhere to a strict dress code during work hours.
  • Students must adhere to the rules and regulations of the school to avoid disciplinary actions.
  • The new policy aims to adhere to international environmental standards and promote sustainable practices.
  • She found it challenging to adhere to the meal plan provided by her doctor due to her busy schedule.
  • The development team should adhere to the coding standards and guidelines set by the company.

Hypernyms

  • Correspond
  • Jibe
  • Fit
  • Check
  • Gibe
  • Tally
  • Agree

Meaning 5

Be a devoted follower or supporter; "The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism"; "She sticks to her principles".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Stick

Hypernyms

  • Follow
  • Espouse

Related Words

  • Adhesion (noun)
  • Adherent (noun)

Meaning 6

Be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Stand By
  • Stick
  • Stick By

Hypernyms

  • Be
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