adhere to

verb

adhered to; adhering to; adheres to

: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)

They will adhere to the terms of the contract.

Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.

She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.

Examples of adhere to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most immediately, SpaceX has a number of business goals and lunar commitments to adhere to ahead of a first uncrewed visit to Mars. — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Amusement park operators worldwide generally adhere to what are known as ASTM standards set by industry experts, which cover everything from ride design and construction to how much acceleration and force each rider is allowed to experience. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Sareini says the City of Dearborn partnered with the secretary of state to shut down two driving schools in the city not adhering to policy. — Julia Avant, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

The archaic legal restrictions restricting same-sex couples or unmarried women, for example, are acknowledged and adhered to, rather than being openly challenged or criticized. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for adhere to

• hullabaloo
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• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
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• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup