adhere to

verb

adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
Synonyms of adhere tonext
: 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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France is a traditionally Catholic country, but adheres to a strict form of secularism in public life based on a 1905 law separating church and state. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Buffett offers enduring lessons on life and investing Many professional investors also adhere to Buffett’s style of bargain-hunting. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 The follow-up adheres to the same pattern, but adds a bit of sly self-congratulation. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 Sie’s script largely adheres to the source material, for better and for worse. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adhere to

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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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