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

Officials encouraged residents to adhere to the county's burn ban, which applies to all outdoor fires and begins on May 1. —Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

And, it is considered to adhere to the journalistic norm of objectivity, at least insofar as objectivity is possible. —Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026

This ongoing monitoring also helps to ensure that the patient is following a balanced diet, getting adequate protein and adhering to strength training. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026

This is because static cling causes dust and hair to adhere to surfaces, such as baseboards. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for adhere to

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