[ədˈhɪə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- stick fast to (a surface or substance)
(e.g: paint won't adhere well to a greasy surface)

- believe in and follow the practices of
(e.g: I do not adhere to any organized religion)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: from Latin adhaerere, from ad- ‘to’ + haerere ‘to stick’