adhering

verbconform to or follow rules exactly
verbstick or become stuck to, either physically or mentally

Synonyms for adhering

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Antonyms for adhering

partisan

adjective. interested, factional

Word Origin & History

1590s, from Middle French adhérer (15c.) or directly from Latin adhaerare "to stick to" (see adherent). Originally often of persons, "to cleave to a leader, cause, party, etc." (cf. adherent, still often used in this sense). Related: Adhered; adhering.

Example Sentences foradhering

It will be noticed that Captain Eri was adhering strictly to the truth.

The key had risen over the ridge which had held it, and was adhering to the knife.

Never be ashamed of adhering to what you know to be your duty.

True manliness consists in adhering to what you think to be right.

By adhering to it she was simply fulfilling the contract she had entered into with him.

Adhering fast to the wound, it does not fall off until it has finished its work.

Adhering to the faith of the Quakers, he could not but shudder at the horrors of that war.

Stir frequently to prevent the macaroni from adhering to the bottom.

Adhering to the law, they would recognize and talk about the Good only.

Do you know the suction of clay—the weight of adhering clay to a shovel?

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