adhere to

phrasal verb

adhered to; adhering to; adheres to

: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)

They will adhere to the terms of the contract.

Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.

She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.

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Growing up in Long Beach, California, his parents adhered to a creationist view of the universe. —

Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024 Companies that regulate what children can do online are also required to adhere to federal laws regarding the safety and privacy of minors, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024 There was a time when weddings adhered to a strict set of traditions. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Halloween should be an exciting holiday for anyone who participates, but not everyone adheres to the unwritten expectations of door-knocking and candy-giving. —

Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for adhere to