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ADHERE

(verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Adhere.

How to pronounce adhere:

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Adhere - as a verb

Be compatible or in accordance with

Example: "You must adhere to the rules"

Follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

Example: "They adhered to their plan"

Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

Example: "The dress clings to her body"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cleave11cling8cohere11stick11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoin14contact11meet6touch10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be a devoted follower or supporter

Example: "The residents of this village adhered to catholicism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stick11

Be loyal to

Example: "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stand bystick11stick by

Stick to firmly

Example: "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bind7bond7hold faststick11stick to
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attach11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Please adhere to the rules of the game."
"I adhere to a strict diet to maintain my health."
"The glue will help the pieces adhere together."
"She adheres to her daily routine religiously."
"The wallpaper didn't adhere properly to the wall."
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Word Game Points

Is ADHERE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adhere is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ADHERE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ADHERE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, adhere is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ADHERE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ADHERE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adhere is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ADHERE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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