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

This change reflects a broader legislative trend designed to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with past convictions, while also increasing compliance risks for employers that fail to adhere to the new requirements. —Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Trump’s administration adhered to her pleas, and agreed to reinstate the funding on Wednesday. —Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025

Global Expertise Operating in Turkey, the UK, and Dubai, Este Medical Group adheres to European standards, backed by over 20 years of experience and globally recognized doctors. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025

Of the five companies Musk owns or manages, only Tesla has to adhere to the strict rules that ensure public companies are transparent with investors. —Allison Morrow, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for adhere to

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