Adhere

Verb (used without object)

to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually fol. by to )

The mud adhered to his shoes.

Physics . (of two or more dissimilar substances) to be united by a molecular force acting in the area of contact.

to be devoted in support or allegiance; be attached as a follower or upholder (usually fol. by to )

to adhere to a party.

to hold closely or firmly (usually fol. by to )

to adhere to a plan.

Obsolete . to be consistent.

Verb (used with object)

to cause to adhere; make stick

Glue will adhere the tiles to the wallboard.

Antonyms

verb

disjoin , not conform , loose , loosen , separate , unfasten

Synonyms

verb

abide by , be attached , be constant , be devoted , be devoted to , be faithful , be loyal , be true , cleave to , comply , follow , fulfill , heed , keep , maintain , mind , obey , observe , practice , respect , stand by , supportnotes:only things of a different nature can adhere ; cohere is for things of the same kind that stick together and form a whole , attach , cement , cleave , cling like ivy , cohere , fasten , fix , freeze to , glue , hold fast , hold on like bulldog , paste , stay put , stick like a barnacle , stick like glue , unitenotes:only things of a different nature can adhere ; cohere is for things of the same kind that stick together and form a whole , cling , stick , carry out , conform , agglutinate , combine , hold , join , persevere , remain , unite

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