🧷adhere

verb
/ədˈhɪər/

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

Related Vocabularies

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
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to work together; to collaborate
to make a sign or symbol on something; to indicate or show

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