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; The label stuck to the box; The sushi rice grains cohere

[ Syn: cling , cleave , stick , cohere ]

be a devoted follower or supporter; The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism; She sticks to her principles

[ Syn: stick ]

be loyal to; She stood by her husband in times of trouble; The friends stuck together through the war

[ Syn: stand by , stick by , stick ]

stick to firmly; Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?

[ Syn: hold fast , bond , bind , stick , stick to ]