adhere

//ədˈhɪər//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Verb

adhereInfinitive
adherePresent tense
adheredPast tense
adheredPast participle
adheringPresent participle
adheresThird-person singular
1

To stick firmly to a surface or substance.

The sticker adheres firmly to the glass surface.

2

To follow or support a belief, rule, or agreement closely and faithfully.

All employees must adhere to the company's safety regulations.