adhere adhere /ədˈhɪr/

verb

1. () Be compatible or in accordance with  ( adhere )
   be compatible or in accordance with
    You must adhere to the rules
   You must adhere to the rules
   
2. () Follow through or carry out a plan without deviation  ( adhere )
   follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
    They adhered to their plan
   They adhered to their plan
   
3. () Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation  ( cleave , stick , adhere , cling , cohere )
   come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
    The dress clings to her body
   The dress clings to her body
    The label stuck to the box
   The label stuck to the box
    The sushi rice grains cohere
   The sushi rice grains cohere
   
4. Stick to firmly  ( adhere , hold fast , bond , bind , stick , stick to )
   stick to firmly
    Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
   Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
   
5. Be loyal to  ( adhere , stand by , stick , stick by )
   be loyal to
    She stood by her husband in times of trouble
   She stood by her husband in times of trouble
    The friends stuck together through the war
   The friends stuck together through the war
   
6. Be a devoted follower or supporter  ( adhere , stick )
   be a devoted follower or supporter
    The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism
   The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism
    She sticks to her principles
   She sticks to her principles