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dictionary.pt

to adhere

verbgeneral usevery common/ɐðɨˈɾiɾ/a·de·rir

Definitions

2
1

To stick firmly to a surface.

Usage examples

“The tape adheres well to glass.”
“The dough did not adhere to the tray.”

Common combinations

adhere to a surfaceadhere firmlymake adhere
2

To believe in and follow the practices of; to support or uphold a cause, party, or idea.

Usage examples

“Many young people adhered to the protest.”
“He adhered to the plan without hesitation.”

Common combinations

adhere to a causeadhere to principlesadhere to a strike