verb
1. follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
e.g. They adhered to their plan
2. come or be in close contact with
stick or hold together and resist separation
e.g. The dress clings to her body
The label stuck to the box
The sushi rice grains cohere
Synonym: clingcleavestickcohere
3. stick to firmly
e.g. Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
Synonym: hold fastbondbindstickstick to
4. be loyal to
e.g. She stood by her husband in times of trouble
The friends stuck together through the war
Synonym: stand bystick bystick
5. be a devoted follower or supporter
e.g. The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism
She sticks to her principles
Synonym: stick
6. be compatible or in accordance with
e.g. You must adhere to the rules