stick, adhere, cohere, cling, cleave mean to become closely attached. stick implies attachment by affixing or by being glued together. adhere is often interchangeable with stick but sometimes …

Phrasal verb adhere to something (Definition of adhere from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

ADHERE definition: to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually followed byto ). See examples of adhere used in a sentence.

1. To stick fast to something; stay attached: Glue makes the wallpaper adhere to the wall. 2. To remain devoted to or be in support of something: adhered to her beliefs. 3. To carry out a plan, …

Definition of adhere verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you adhere to an opinion or belief, you support or hold it. If you can't adhere to my values, then you have to find another place to live. [VERB + to]

Adhere is from the 15th-century French verb meaning "to stick." Things that are sticky will adhere, or attach, to surfaces and stay there, whether you want them to or not; in other words, they're …

Sep 24, 2025 · These white berries are a favorite food of birds who help to reseed the sticky seeds that adhere to tree branches. (intransitive, figurative) To be attached or devoted by …

to be devoted in support or allegiance; be attached as a follower or upholder (usually fol. by to): to adhere to a party. to hold closely or firmly (usually fol. by to): to adhere to a plan. [Obs.]to be …

Phrasal verb adhere to something (Definition of adhere from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)