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adhere Definition

ad·here (ad hir′, əd-)

intransitive verb -·hered′, -·her′·ing

  1. to stick fast; stay attached
  2. 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

adhere Related Forms
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.