adhere
verb
ad·here
| \ ad-ˈhir
, əd-\
, əd-\
adhered;
adhering
Definition of adhere
1
: to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
The stamp failed to adhere to the envelope.
2
: to give support or maintain loyalty
adhere to traditional values
3
: to bind oneself to observance
adhere to the rules
: to cause to stick fast
The paper had been adhered to the wall.
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Examples of adhere in a Sentence
The stamp failed to adhere.
everyone started calling her “Cookie” when she was little and the name adhered
Recent Examples on the Web
Owners can set boundaries and limits, such as how often rooms can be shared and if those checking in need to show IDs, and can make sure any short-term rental adheres to local regulations, as well as to the owner’s preferences. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "Airbnb bets big on business travelers," 13 Aug. 2019 After a full-contact session, coaches must adhere to the OHSAA's contact regulations. — Shelby Dermer, Cincinnati.com, "Ready for fall sports? New OHSAA rules officially take effect as season kicks off Thursday," 1 Aug. 2019 But those principles don’t necessarily adhere to the same values as consumers do. — Sidney Fussell, The Atlantic, "More Privacy Still Isn’t Privacy," 4 June 2019 All guests must adhere to a strict dress code: Gentleman are expect to wear morning dress or lounge suits, while women don day dresses, typically accessorized with hats or fascinators. — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, "Can You Spot Prince William in a Top Hat at Today's Buckingham Palace Garden Party?," 31 May 2018 China adopts a military strategy of active defense which adheres to the principle of defense, self-defense, and post-strike response. — Jim Gomez, BostonGlobe.com, "Philippine defense chief hits China for South China Sea acts," 30 July 2019 Aiming for the national championship is an annual ritual for the Irish, who steadfastly adhere to their independent status in football. — John Fineran, chicagotribune.com, "Notre Dame opens camp Sunday looking to take the next step after last season’s playoff loss," 30 July 2019 The companies also want to avoid a split market -- with federal mileage requirements in most states and more stringent rules in more than a dozen states that adhere to California’s standards. — Ryan Beene, Fortune, "4 Major Automakers Rebuke Trump Proposal With Emission Compromise. EPA Calls It ‘PR Stunt’," 25 July 2019 Squire says most of the spending is on larger events that all lawmakers can attend, which adheres to the cap rule. — USA TODAY, "Titanic auction, Legos, mighty Mississippi: News from around our 50 states," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'adhere.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for adhere
adhere
verb
English Language Learners Definition of adhere
: to stick to something : to attach firmly to something
See the full definition for adhere in the English Language Learners Dictionary
adhere
verb
ad·here
| \ ad-ˈhir
\
\
adhered;
adhering
Kids Definition of adhere
1
: to stick tight : cling
The stamps adhered to the envelope.
2
: to act in the way that is required by
adhere to the rules
adhere
verb
ad·here
| \ ad-ˈhi(ə)r, əd-
\
\
adhered;
adhering
Medical Definition of adhere
1
: to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
a gauze bandage adhering to the wound
2
: to become joined (as in pathological adhesion)
the lung sometimes adheres to the pleura
: to cause to stick fast
Other Words from adhere
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