Synonyms for

Adheres

Verb / ʌˈdhɪrz / Another word for adheres — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Adheres means to stick firmly to something or to follow a rule or practice.

Synonyms & similar words

bind bond stickto cohere adhere stick stickby holdfast standby cling cleave sticks clings bonds attaches coheres unites conforms obeys follows abides upholds maintains supports embraces complies accedes agrees concurs

Example sentences

  1. The glue adheres the paper to the wall.
  2. He adheres to a strict diet.
  3. She always adheres to the dress code at work.
  4. The team adheres to a strict practice schedule.
  5. The company policy adheres to ethical standards.

Quotes

  • Success in life depends upon perseverance and the courage of sticking to one's own goals and adhering to one's own principles. - Jawaharlal Nehru
  • The best way to keep one's word is not to give it. - Napoleon Bonaparte
  • What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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