adhere to
phrasal 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.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Competitors must adhere to this rule before and after competition.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The failure of some mental health professionals to adhere to their respective ethical codes calls into question their commitment to the foundational values of the profession.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
New plumbing and electrical systems were installed throughout, as were elevators, fire escapes and other features needed to adhere to government building regulations.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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