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

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Asked how the EU had failed to adhere to the terms of its deal with the US, Trump did not elaborate.

From BBC • May 1, 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

Stories about recessions frequently adhere to a boom-to-bust narrative arc.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

We adhere to a strict schedule for meals and bathing, exercise and sleep.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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