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adhere

Pronunciation: /ədˈhɪə/

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Definition of adhere

verb

[no object] (adhere to)

1stick fast to (a surface or substance):paint won’t adhere well to a greasy surface

2believe in and follow the practices of:I do not adhere to any organized religion
closely follow, observe, or represent:the account adhered firmly to fact