adhere

Verb

Verb Forms: adhered, adhering, adheres

To stick fast to a surface or substance.
be compatible or in accordance with
- "You must adhere to the rules"
follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
- "They adhered to their plan"
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
be a devoted follower or supporter
- "The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism"
be loyal to
stick to firmly
- "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
To be attached or devoted by personal union, in belief, on principle, etc.
To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
To affirm a judgment.

Examples

Wax adhered to his finger.
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Origin / Etymology

From Middle English *adheren (suggested by Middle English adherande (“adhering, adherent”, present participle)), from Latin adhaerēre, adhaesum: ad (“to”) + haerēre (“to stick”). Compare French adhérer.

Synonyms

bind, bond, cleave, cling, cohere, hold fast, stand by, stick, stick by, stick to, adhere, attach, conglutinate, glue, hug, stick together, stick with

Antonyms

deadhere, divide

Scrabble Score: 10

adhere: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
adhere: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
adhere: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

adhere: valid Words With Friends Word