Meaning & use
adhere
To stick firmly to a surface, or to follow a rule, belief, or plan closely.
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The wet paint failed to adhere properly to the cold metal surface.
All employees must adhere to the company's safety guidelines at all times.
A note on using this word
Adhere is followed by 'to' in both its literal sense (sticking to a surface) and its figurative sense (following rules).
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