adhere to

VERB

comply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce give in give up obey observe quit satisfy submit

STRONG

accede accord defer discharge ditto fold fulfill keep mind perform respect yield

WEAK

agree to cave in come around conform to consent to cry uncle don't make waves don't rock the boat fit in give out go along with go with the flow knuckle to knuckle under play ball play the game put out roll over and play dead shape up stay in line straighten up throw in towel toss it in yes one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disobey dissuade

STRONG

condemn deny disallow disapprove fail ignore neglect oppose prevent refuse withhold

WEAK

decline rebuff reject resist

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adopt attend keep observe reflect serve support watch

STRONG

accord comply conform copy cultivate emulate harmonize heed imitate match mimic mind mirror note obey regard

WEAK

abide by be consistent with be devoted to be guided by be in keeping be interested in do like follow suit give allegiance to hold fast keep abreast of keep an eye on live up to model on pattern oneself upon string along take after take as an example

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard ignore let go neglect overlook refuse reject release

STRONG

be original clash deny differ disagree disobey fight oppose

WEAK

avoid go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight

VERB

keep

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hold perform

STRONG

bless celebrate consecrate fulfill honor laud obey observe praise regard respect ritualize sanctify solemnize

WEAK

comply with

Antonyms

STRONG

condemn denounce dishonor disregard disrespect forget ignore miss neglect overlook reproach

WEAK

abandon

VERB

mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

notice

STRONG

attend behave follow heed keep listen mark note observe regard respect watch

WEAK

do as told follow orders pay attention pay heed take heed

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard ignore

WEAK

disobey

VERB

obey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept carry out comply embrace execute heed live by observe surrender

STRONG

accede accord acquiesce agree answer assent concur discharge follow fulfill keep mind perform respond serve submit

WEAK

abide by act upon be loyal to be ruled by bow to do as one says do one's bidding do one's duty do what is expected do what one is told get in line give way hold fast knuckle under play second fiddle take orders toe the line

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline deny disregard forget ignore leave miss neglect overlook refuse reject

STRONG

argue ask differ disagree disallow disapprove disobey dispute dissent fail object oppose protest question

WEAK

mutiny rebel

VERB

redeem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compensate offset rehabilitate restore satisfy

STRONG

absolve acquit balance counterbalance counterpoise countervail defray discharge fulfill keep meet outweigh perform redress reinstate save

WEAK

abide by carry out hold to keep the faith make amends make good make up for set off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

damage destroy hurt

STRONG

blame condemn convict fail hold let go miss neglect sentence

WEAK

abandon disregard forfeit ignore lose

VERB

respect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciate comply with heed honor recognize regard revere uphold value

STRONG

adore attend esteem follow note notice reverence spare venerate

WEAK

abide by be awed by be kind to defer to have good opinion of have high opinion look up to observe of pay attention set store by show consideration show courtesy take into account think highly of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

hate

WEAK

condemn disobey disrespect scorn

Example Sentences

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Both countries have repeatedly accused each other of failing to adhere to the agreement.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

They don’t adhere to a straight divide among Democrats and Republicans.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

“I think people overrate the benefits of decentralization, or how religiously someone has to adhere to it,” said Cosmo Jiang, general partner at crypto venture firm Pantera Capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

And that’s dangerous because, as countless studies show, when youth don’t believe in the system, they are much less likely to adhere to it.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

This is why I should adhere to Rule 2.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan

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