what does adhere mean?
ADHERE as VERB
- 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
- 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)
- Meaning
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)
- Meaning
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
- 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)
- 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
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