adhere
ad·here
/ædˈhiɚ/ verb , -heres, -hered, -her·ing [ no obj ]
: to stick to something : to attach firmly to something
The stamp failed to adhere.
— usually + to
The stamp failed to adhere to the envelope.
The mud adhered to his shoes.
adhere to [ phrasal verb ]
adhere to (something) : to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)
They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.
She adheres to [=follows] a strict vegetarian diet.
