adhere — to stick firmly to something; to continue to support or follow
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stick firmly to something; to continue to support or follow
Pronunciation (IPA): /ædˈhɪr/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan says to adhere to vegetables, but pizza keeps calling my name.
- The new employee must adhere to company policies from day one.
- This tape will adhere to any surface except my motivation on Monday mornings.
adhere
VERB[/ædˈhɪr/]
to stick firmly to something; to continue to support or follow
The green tree frog used its sticky toes to adhere to the wet glass.
AD(toward) + HERE(here) — to adhere to the rules is to stand firmly right HERE and refuse to cross the line.
She tried to steer, but the tires failed to adhere to the icy road.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adhaerere', meaning 'to stick to' or 'to cleave to', composed of the prefix 'ad-' (to) and 'haerere' (to stick or cling).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + haer- (stick/cling) + -e (infinitive marker) = adhere
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet plan says to adhere to vegetables, but pizza keeps calling my name.”
“The new employee must adhere to company policies from day one.”
“This tape will adhere to any surface except my motivation on Monday mornings.”
“Students should adhere to the academic integrity guidelines.”
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