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- Dictionaryadhere/ədˈhɪə/
verb
- 1. stick fast to (a surface or substance): "paint won't adhere well to a greasy surface" Similar
- 2. believe in and follow the practices of: "I do not adhere to any organized religion"
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to stick or be attached firmly to a surface: Glue won’t adhere to any surface that’s wet. Phrasal verb. adhere to something.
to stick or be attached firmly to a surface: Glue won’t adhere to any surface that’s wet. Phrasal verb. adhere to something.
to continue to obey a rule or have a belief: She adhered to her principles / ideals throughout her life. They failed to adhere to the terms of the agreement / treaty. The translator has obviously adhered very strictly to the original text. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to obey someone or something.
1. (usually foll by to) to stick or hold fast. 2. (foll by to) to be devoted (to a political party, cause, religion, etc); be a follower (of) 3. (foll by to) to follow closely or exactly. adhere to the rules. USAGE See note at adhesion. Collins English Dictionary.
The meaning of ADHERE is to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing. How to use adhere in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Adhere.
Adhere definition: to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually followed by to). See examples of ADHERE used in a sentence.
When a person chooses to adhere to something, it is more of a choice to stick with it or agree to abide by rules or guidelines. You can also adhere by being loyal, as when you adhere to the high moral standards or behavior expected of some organization.
adhere (to something) to stick to something. Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells. Clean the surface first, or the paint will not adhere. There was oil adhering to the bird’s feathers. The tiles may not adhere properly if you do not use the correct glue.
adhere meaning, definition, what is adhere: to stick firmly to something: Learn more.
adhere. verb. /ədˈhɪr/. [intransitive] adhere (to something) (formal) Verb Forms. to stick firmly to something Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells. Clean the surface first, or the paint will not adhere. There was oil adhering to the bird's feathers.
