Adhere
verb
To stick fast to something.
Glue helps to adhere two objects.
Often appears as...
- adhere to the surface
- adhere tightly
verb
To follow or obey the rules or system.
Residents should adhere to the traffic rules.
Often appears as...
- adhere to the rules
- adhere to the regulations
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Formal
Academic
verb
To support or maintain a particular principle or set of beliefs.
She adheres to the philosophy of non-violence.
Often appears as...
- adhere to principles
- adhere to values
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To stick fast to something.
Glue helps to adhere two objects.
Often appears as...
- adhere to the surface
- adhere tightly
verb
To follow or obey the rules or system.
Residents should adhere to the traffic rules.
Often appears as...
- adhere to the rules
- adhere to the regulations
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To support or maintain a particular principle or set of beliefs.
She adheres to the philosophy of non-violence.
Often appears as...
- adhere to principles
- adhere to values
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Attachment
Used when describing objects that are physically stuck together, often with some substance.
The paint will adhere to the wall smoothly with a good primer.
Pro Tip 2/3Add Extra Emphasis
Combine 'tightly' or 'firmly' with 'adhere' to stress the strength of attachment.
Posters should adhere tightly to the billboard to withstand the wind.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to imply a strong connection or allegiance.
She adheres to her family's traditions despite living abroad.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Attachment
Used when describing objects that are physically stuck together, often with some substance.
The paint will adhere to the wall smoothly with a good primer.
Pro Tip 2/3Add Extra Emphasis
Combine 'tightly' or 'firmly' with 'adhere' to stress the strength of attachment.
Posters should adhere tightly to the billboard to withstand the wind.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to imply a strong connection or allegiance.
She adheres to her family's traditions despite living abroad.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Attachment
Used when describing objects that are physically stuck together, often with some substance.
The paint will adhere to the wall smoothly with a good primer.
Pro Tip 2/3Add Extra Emphasis
Combine 'tightly' or 'firmly' with 'adhere' to stress the strength of attachment.
Posters should adhere tightly to the billboard to withstand the wind.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to imply a strong connection or allegiance.
She adheres to her family's traditions despite living abroad.
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Video examples
Isha Datar: How we could...
They're probably muscle cells, but they could be fat or connective tissue as well. Now, muscle cells in particular, love to attach onto surfaces. It helps them grow and elongate into those long muscle fibers that we're so familiar with. So we might provide a scaffolding material for those cells to adhere onto.
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Cell vs. virus: A battle...
a thick flexible layer made of fats and proteins, that surrounds and protects the inner components. It's semipermeable, meaning that it lets some thing pass in and out but blocks others. The cell membrane is covered with tiny projections. They all have functions, like helping cells adhere to their neighbors
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Ricardo Semler: Radical...
And what we found -- we thought, these are the older people who are going to be really interested in this program. And the average age of the first people who adhered were 29, of course. And so we started looking, and we said, we have to do things in a different way. So we started saying things like,
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The Shark Immune System...
in the shark's immune system. DAN Dermal denticles creates a very uneven shape that bacteria have a hard time adhering to. Because the bacteria can't adhere to it, they can't form colonies. And this is something that helps sharks to resist bacterial infections.
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12 sustainable design...
And I said, well, in the same way that they exude a protein and it starts the crystallization -- and then they all sort of leaned in -- they let go of a protein that stops the crystallization. It literally adheres to the growing face of the crystal.
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A forgotten ancient...
To make fonio available at a consistent quality for commercial use, you need a commercial-scale fonio mill that adheres to international quality standards. Currently, there is no such mill in the whole world, so in our vision,
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Why do you get a fever...
enabling them to adhere to and squeeze through blood vessel walls so they can reach the areas where infection is raging. In the case of viral infections, HSPs help tell nearby cells to dampen their protein production,
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A host of heroes - April...
Others use enchanted swords or get help from magical beans. They could also reject the expectations of society and adhere to their own code of morality. And in the end, the hero triumphs over evil in an idyllic way,
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Care About the Ocean?...
stuff I'm mistaking the bits of plastic food chemicals pesticides and herbicides runoff from land and adhere to floating marine debris increasing toxicity to marine life and ultimately to humans so
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Stop making mass...
dedicated to challenging the media to protect our communities by adhering to these research-backed principles. report all the facts on the mindset, demographics
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Isha Datar: How we could...
They're probably muscle cells, but they could be fat or connective tissue as well. Now, muscle cells in particular, love to attach onto surfaces. It helps them grow and elongate into those long muscle fibers that we're so familiar with. So we might provide a scaffolding material for those cells to adhere onto.
Video examples
Cell vs. virus: A battle...
a thick flexible layer made of fats and proteins, that surrounds and protects the inner components. It's semipermeable, meaning that it lets some thing pass in and out but blocks others. The cell membrane is covered with tiny projections. They all have functions, like helping cells adhere to their neighbors
Video examples
Ricardo Semler: Radical...
And what we found -- we thought, these are the older people who are going to be really interested in this program. And the average age of the first people who adhered were 29, of course. And so we started looking, and we said, we have to do things in a different way. So we started saying things like,
Video examples
The Shark Immune System...
in the shark's immune system. DAN Dermal denticles creates a very uneven shape that bacteria have a hard time adhering to. Because the bacteria can't adhere to it, they can't form colonies. And this is something that helps sharks to resist bacterial infections.
Video examples
12 sustainable design...
And I said, well, in the same way that they exude a protein and it starts the crystallization -- and then they all sort of leaned in -- they let go of a protein that stops the crystallization. It literally adheres to the growing face of the crystal.
Video examples
A forgotten ancient...
To make fonio available at a consistent quality for commercial use, you need a commercial-scale fonio mill that adheres to international quality standards. Currently, there is no such mill in the whole world, so in our vision,
Video examples
Why do you get a fever...
enabling them to adhere to and squeeze through blood vessel walls so they can reach the areas where infection is raging. In the case of viral infections, HSPs help tell nearby cells to dampen their protein production,
Video examples
A host of heroes - April...
Others use enchanted swords or get help from magical beans. They could also reject the expectations of society and adhere to their own code of morality. And in the end, the hero triumphs over evil in an idyllic way,
Video examples
Care About the Ocean?...
stuff I'm mistaking the bits of plastic food chemicals pesticides and herbicides runoff from land and adhere to floating marine debris increasing toxicity to marine life and ultimately to humans so
Video examples
Stop making mass...
dedicated to challenging the media to protect our communities by adhering to these research-backed principles. report all the facts on the mindset, demographics
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Kenneth Chenault
American Businessman
There was a strong focus on performance and respect for people. And one of the points that my father always made was that with all the challenges and obstacles and barriers, the one thing you can control is your performance. And that is one thing I have tried to adhere to throughout my career.
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Jill Soloway
American Comedian
The network shows have this very commercial voice that you have to adhere to, and the cable shows, it's kind of like winning the lottery. The independent film world is a world you can actually get to. You can get the under-a-million-dollar film by finding a good cast and financing.
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Nivin Pauly
Indian Actor
I don't want to adhere to any particular image. I have tried to bring in variety to my characters. But then, only a few actors have managed to earn this tag of a romantic hero. Many have aspired to get such a label. So I am not complaining.
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Sushma Swaraj
Indian Politician
We believe that when all nations adhere to international rules and norms and when we conduct on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect, our nations feel secure, and our economies prosper.
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Steven Crowder
Canadian Actor
I'm guessing that ability to withstand peer pressure and adhere to one's values might translate to the kind of backbone necessary for a successful lifelong relationship.
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Tony Pulis
Welsh Manager
Respect for people who employ you, respect for people you work with, respect for the job you're doing is enormous for me. I adhere to those principles.
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Shirley Manson
Scottish Musician
I just want to live my life a little freely and not adhere to any schedule - just make music and have fun.
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Stuart Pearce
English Coach
There is a set of rules and a code of conduct that I believe that you should adhere to in life.
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Neil Blumenthal
American Businessman
Share your personality with interviewers, but keep a professional filter safely adhered to it.
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Dee Snider
American Musician
I was born and raised a Christian, and I still adhere to those principles.
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Kenneth Chenault
American Businessman
There was a strong focus on performance and respect for people. And one of the points that my father always made was that with all the challenges and obstacles and barriers, the one thing you can control is your performance. And that is one thing I have tried to adhere to throughout my career.
Quote examples
Jill Soloway
American Comedian
The network shows have this very commercial voice that you have to adhere to, and the cable shows, it's kind of like winning the lottery. The independent film world is a world you can actually get to. You can get the under-a-million-dollar film by finding a good cast and financing.
Quote examples
Nivin Pauly
Indian Actor
I don't want to adhere to any particular image. I have tried to bring in variety to my characters. But then, only a few actors have managed to earn this tag of a romantic hero. Many have aspired to get such a label. So I am not complaining.
Quote examples
Sushma Swaraj
Indian Politician
We believe that when all nations adhere to international rules and norms and when we conduct on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect, our nations feel secure, and our economies prosper.
Quote examples
Steven Crowder
Canadian Actor
I'm guessing that ability to withstand peer pressure and adhere to one's values might translate to the kind of backbone necessary for a successful lifelong relationship.
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Tony Pulis
Welsh Manager
Respect for people who employ you, respect for people you work with, respect for the job you're doing is enormous for me. I adhere to those principles.
Quote examples
Shirley Manson
Scottish Musician
I just want to live my life a little freely and not adhere to any schedule - just make music and have fun.
Quote examples
Stuart Pearce
English Coach
There is a set of rules and a code of conduct that I believe that you should adhere to in life.
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Neil Blumenthal
American Businessman
Share your personality with interviewers, but keep a professional filter safely adhered to it.
Quote examples
Dee Snider
American Musician
I was born and raised a Christian, and I still adhere to those principles.
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