adhere (to)

verb

Definition of adhere (to)next
1
as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to our coach adheres to the belief that we can win this game if we just have a positive attitude

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2
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of adhere to the terms of the deceased's will

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhere (to)
  1. obey
  2. follow
  3. defend
  4. stand by
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  • Fortunately, William obeys and ends up licking his wounds in the same whorehouse as before.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In Baum’s original books the winged monkeys are natural, native creatures to Oz, who are cursed to obey the commands of anyone who wears a magical Golden Cap, which is eventually acquired by Dorothy.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of obey
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  • The novel follows Violet Sorrengail, whose commanding mother denies her entry to the safe Scribe Quadrant and forces her into Basgiath War College, where students fight to become elite dragon riders.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The new, 74-section law envisages fines of $800 for first offenses and $1,500 for second offenses, followed by prison terms of up to 15 years for third offenses.
    Amir Vahdat and Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of follow
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  • Because the tax credits are defined by law, Congress would have to act to fully remove them, and the auto industry is already lobbying to try to defend them.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Despite so much going on in his life, Anthony’s zeal for defending the rights of insurance policyholders remains as strong as ever.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of defend
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  • Donald Trump is standing by his choice for defense secretary, but is there an expiration date on this nomination?
    The Editors, The Atlantic, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Trump’s team has publicly stood by him, decrying the accusations as false and politically motivated.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of stand by
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“Adhere (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhere%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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