Adhere: meaning, definitions and examples

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adhere

 

[ ษ™dหˆhษชษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to something

To stick firmly to a surface or substance; to follow a rule or belief

Synonyms

bond, cling, stick

Examples of usage

  • The stickers adhere to the wall perfectly.
  • It is important to adhere to the company's policies and procedures.
Context #2 | Verb

to someone

To act in accordance with, to support or follow

Synonyms

comply, follow, obey

Examples of usage

  • She will always adhere to her principles.
  • He adhered to his friend's advice.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aderir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช haften

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menempel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั‚ั€ะธะผัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przylegaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป˜็€ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใตใกใ‚ƒใใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adhรฉrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adherir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yapฤฑลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์ฐฉํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ุชุตู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ilnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priliehaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ˜้™„ (zhฤn fรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prilepiti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ loรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹ััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yapฤฑลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adherir

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,920 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.