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

All of the Idaho Hospital Association’s providers adhere to this definition, said Serena Dazzio, a spokesperson for the association. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026

Is Jan Crawford meant to adhere to standards while the editor-in-chief consistently ignores them? — Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026

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 parks 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

Rhymes for adhere to

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• anew
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• beaucoup