How do you pronounce adhere?

adhere is pronounced as /ədˈhɪər/.

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adhere

🧷adhere

verb

/ədˈhɪər/

adequately adherence

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Meaning

to stick firmly to something or follow a belief or rule

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

Example Sentences

The label will not adhere to the wet surface.

Neutrons adhere to protons.

Example Expressions

adhere to rules

Synonyms

stick, cling, attach, comply, follow

Entry 1

stick, cling, attach, comply, follow

Entry 2

stick, cling

Antonyms

detach, separate, ignore

Entry 1

detach, separate, ignore

Entry 2

detach, separate

Collocations

adhere to principles, adhere strictly, adhere closely, adhere firmly

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argue

to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against

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Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

confide

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

throw

to propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm

sneak

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

absorb

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

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