"adhere" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

is a type of: agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally - be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
is a type of: carry out, follow out, follow through, follow up, go through with, implement, put through - pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
entail: attach - become attached

is a type of: adjoin, contact, meet, touch - be in direct physical contact with; make contact
subtypes:
- mold - fit tightly, follow the contours of
- conglutinate - stick together
- agglutinate - clump together; as of bacteria, red blood cells, etc.
same as: cleave, cling, cohere, stick
verb group:
- adhere, bind, bond, hold fast, stick, stick to - stick to firmly
- stick - fasten with an adhesive material like glue
is a type of: adopt, espouse, follow - choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

same as: stick
is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

same as: stand by, stick, stick by
is a type of: attach - become attached

subtypes: bind - form a chemical bond with

same as: bind, bond, hold fast, stick, stick to

verb group: adhere, cleave, cling, cohere, stick - come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation