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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Mullin also vowed to adhere to a longstanding policy requiring ICE officers to have a warrant signed by a judge before entering homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

But you will also have to adhere to your Required Minimum Distributions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

When one five-year-old said, "I love you," to the toy, it replied: "As a friendly reminder, please ensure interactions adhere to the guidelines provided. Let me know how you would like to proceed."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“And you will not marry me! You adhere to that resolution?”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.