Adhere to: meaning, definitions and examples

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adhere to

 

[ ədˈhɪə(r) tuː ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

follow closely

To adhere to something means to follow it closely or stick to it. It can also mean to believe in and act according to a belief or principle.

Synonyms

abide by, comply with, follow, stick to

Examples of usage

  • He always adheres to the rules of the game.
  • She adheres to a strict diet.
  • We must adhere to our values even in difficult times.
Context #2 | Verb

stick to a surface

To adhere to something can also mean to stick to a surface, like glue.

Synonyms

bond, cling to, stick

Examples of usage

  • The label adheres firmly to the bottle.
  • The paint adhered well to the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "adhere to" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aderir a

🇮🇳 पालन करना

🇩🇪 einhalten

🇮🇩 mematuhi

🇺🇦 дотримуватись

🇵🇱 przestrzegać

🇯🇵 従う

🇫🇷 adhérer à

🇪🇸 adherir a

🇹🇷 uygun olmak

🇰🇷 따르다

🇸🇦 الالتزام بـ

🇨🇿 dodržovat

🇸🇰 dodržiavať

🇨🇳 遵循

🇸🇮 pridržati se

🇮🇸 halda sig við

🇰🇿 ұстану

🇬🇪 დარღვევის

🇦🇿 riayət etmək

🇲🇽 adherir a

Etymology

The word 'adhere' comes from the Latin word 'adhaerere', which means 'to stick to'. It has been used in English since the 15th century. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both the literal and figurative meanings of sticking or following closely.