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Added 9 October 2026

adhere

/ædˈhɪə/ verb

In Latin: haereō, adhaereō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about adhere at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Be compatible or in accordance with.
You must adhere to the rules
Follow through or carry out a plan without deviation.
They adhered to their plan
Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation.
The dress clings to her body

Origin

From Middle English *adheren (suggested by Middle English adherande (“adhering, adherent”, present participle)), from Latin adhaerēre, adhaesum: ad (“to”) + haerēre (“to stick”). Compare French adhérer.

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