ADHERE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
    Usage Example(s)
    • They adhered to their plan
    Hypernyms(s) adhere is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • come or be in close contact with
    • stick or hold together and resist separation
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The dress clings to her body
    • The label stuck to the box
    • The sushi rice grains cohere
    Hypernyms(s) adhere is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s) Entail(s)
  3. Meaning
    • stick to firmly
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
    Hypernyms(s) adhere is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • be loyal to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She stood by her husband in times of trouble
    • The friends stuck together through the war
    Hypernyms(s) adhere is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  5. Meaning
    • be a devoted follower or supporter
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism
    • She sticks to her principles
    Hypernyms(s) adhere is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • be compatible or in accordance with
    Usage Example(s)
    • You must adhere to the rules
    Hypernyms(s) adhere is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower