ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00720 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
adhere
v.
US/ədˈhɪr/
UK/ədˈhɪə/
CSAT Frequency62/100
TOEIC Frequency58/100
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Meanings of adhere
1verb
To stick firmly to a surface or substance, or to follow a rule, belief, or plan closely.
The glue will adhere the two pieces of wood together permanently.
The glue will adhere the two pieces of wood together permanently.
All employees must adhere to the company's code of conduct.
All employees must adhere to the company's code of conduct.
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Derivatives of adhere
adherence
adherence (noun)
Strict adherence to safety regulations is required in this facility.
Strict adherence to safety regulations is required in this facility.
adherent
adherent (noun)
The political party gained many new adherents after the election.
The political party gained many new adherents after the election.
adhesive
adhesive (adjective/noun)
This adhesive tape is strong enough to hold heavy posters on walls.
This adhesive tape is strong enough to hold heavy posters on walls.
adhere to
adhere to (phrasal verb)
The government must adhere to the international treaty it signed.
The government must adhere to the international treaty it signed.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of adhere
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Common Phrases with adhere
adhere to rulesadhere to rules
adhere to principlesadhere to principles
adhere to standardsadhere to standards
adhere to policyadhere to policy
firmly adherefirmly adhere
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Practice Question: adhere
Choose the best word for the blank
The materials used in construction must ___ to strict environmental standards set by the government.
- A adhere
- B adheres
- C adhering
- D adhered
The base form 'adhere' follows the modal 'must' in the sentence structure 'must + base verb'.