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.

Examples of adhere to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gauze adheres to skin easily and can be uncomfortable to remove, so avoid putting it directly on the rash. —Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025

Many corporate leaders still adhere to Milton Friedman’s maxim that the primary purpose of a company is to maximize shareholder returns. —Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Prior to the pursuit, this vehicle will be equipped with emergency lights and sirens, or horn device, that adhere to federal, state and local safety regulations for pursuit law enforcement vehicles. —Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025

These people adhere to the idea that the common person is weak, undisciplined and unable to decide things for himself or herself. —Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for adhere to

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