adhere
adhere
Definition
ad·here (ad hir′, əd-)
intransitive verb -·hered′, -·her′·ing
- to stick fast; stay attached
- to stay firm in supporting or approving to adhere to a leader, to adhere to a plan
Etymology: L adhaerere < ad-, to + haerere, to stick
ad·her′er noun
adhere
Usage Examples
Infinitive complement
- speed: The simplest rule to be followed that can greatly reduce risk of accident and therefore protect your no claims is adhere to speed limits.
- service: Adhering to service level agreement's between both organizations.
Adjective complement
- to.: Implements Zero accident philosophy and ensures that the requirements of the project ES&H policy are adhered to.?
Modifying Another Word
- strictly: However dates will still need to be strictly adhered to.
- rigidly: The Covenant also lays down penalty clauses if its terms are not rigidly adhered to.
- faithfully: This is the catastrophe they face this Christmas after faithfully adhering to the rules and regulations of the madcap CFP for twenty years.
- slavishly: But no one can do a job adequately by adhering slavishly to that description.
- rigorously: The appropriate standards must be rigorously adhered to in achieving the highest quality.
- religiously: Maintenance and servicing are also important considerations and should be religiously adhered to.
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