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adhere

[ad-heer] / ædˈhɪər /
VERB
conform to or follow rules exactly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comply heed obey observe stand by
STRONG
follow fulfill keep maintain mind practice respect support
WEAK
abide by be attached be constant be devoted be devoted to be faithful be loyal be true cleave to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disobey ignore overlook
STRONG
condemn disregard forget let go neglect release scorn
WEAK
disjoin loose loosen not conform separate unfasten
VERB
stick or become stuck to, either physically or mentally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attach fasten unite
STRONG
cement cleave cohere fix glue paste
WEAK
cling like ivy freeze to hold fast hold on like bulldog stay put stick like a barnacle stick like glue
Antonyms
STRONGEST
detach disconnect separate unfasten
STRONG
divide unfix
WEAK
disjoin loose loosen not conform

Example Sentences

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Some physicians believe that the Wegovy pill’s regimen will limit how much weight people will lose, in part because it may be difficult to adhere to those steps every morning.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The former philosophy and sociology teacher at Kensington Park School was found to have failed to adhere to the school's child protection and safeguarding policy.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

It appears that board members adhere to the final requirement of “significant” stock ownership.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The Aolani spokesman said, “We adhere fully to all applicable export control regulations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“In general, I adhere to the notion that things belong in the class to which they have been assigned—which leads us to the periodic table. No, no more about the pelican.”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt