adhere Definition

adhere
verb, intr adhered, adhering

1. To stick or remain fixed to something.

Thesaurus: cling, attach, hold fast, stick, cleave, hold fast, join.
2. To remain loyal to (a religion, etc).
3. To follow (a plan, rule, etc) exactly.

Thesaurus: follow, be devoted to, obey, heed, abide by, comply with, observe, follow, maintain, respect, stand by, keep.

Etymology: 16c: from Latin adhaerere.