Adhere: meaning, definitions and examples
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adhere
[ ษdหhษชษr ]
to something
To stick firmly to a surface or substance; to follow a rule or belief
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stickers adhere to the wall perfectly.
- It is important to adhere to the company's policies and procedures.
to someone
To act in accordance with, to support or follow
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She will always adhere to her principles.
- He adhered to his friend's advice.
medical
A substance that causes two surfaces to stick together
Synonyms
adhesive, bonding agent
Examples of usage
- The doctor used a special adhere to close the wound.
Translations
Translations of the word "adhere" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aderir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคจ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช haften
๐ฎ๐ฉ menempel
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพััะธะผัะฒะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ przylegaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ไป็ใใ (ใตใกใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท adhรฉrer
๐ช๐ธ adherir
๐น๐ท yapฤฑลmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์ฐฉํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุชุตู
๐จ๐ฟ pลilnout
๐ธ๐ฐ priliehaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒ้ (zhฤn fรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ prilepiti se
๐ฎ๐ธ loรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yapฤฑลmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ adherir
Word origin
The word 'adhere' comes from the Latin word 'adhaerere', which means 'stick to'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. Over the years, 'adhere' has retained its meaning of sticking firmly to something or following a rule or belief. The use of 'adhere' is common in various contexts, from describing physical adhesion to expressing loyalty or compliance.
See also: adherable, adhered, adherence, adherent, adherents, adhering, adhesion, adhesive.