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.

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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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