1. (

• adhere

) be compatible or in accordance with; "You must adhere to the rules" ;

2. (

• adhere

) follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; "They adhered to their plan" ;

3. (

• cling ,
• cleave ,
• adhere ,
• stick ,
• cohere

) 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" ;

4. (

• adhere ,
• stick ,

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

5. (

• stand_by ,
• stick_by ,
• stick ,
• adhere ,

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

6. (

• adhere ,
• hold_fast ,
• bond ,
• bind ,
• stick ,
• stick_to ,

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