1. adhere

be compatible or in accordance with

Example Sentences:
'You must adhere to the rules'

2. adhere

follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

Example Sentences:
'They adhered to their plan'

3. adhere, cleave, cling, cohere, stick

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

Example Sentences:
'The dress clings to her body'
'The label stuck to the box'
'The sushi rice grains cohere'

• cleave
• cling
• cohere
• stick

4. adhere, stick

be a devoted follower or supporter

Example Sentences:
'The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism'
'She sticks to her principles'

• stick

5. adhere, stand by, stick, stick by

be loyal to

Example Sentences:
'She stood by her husband in times of trouble'
'The friends stuck together through the war'

• stand by
• stick
• stick by

6. adhere, bind, bond, hold fast, stick, stick to

stick to firmly

Example Sentences:
'Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?'

• bind
• bond
• hold fast
• stick
• stick to