adhere

verb

1. be compatible or in accordance with

   verb.stative

   Examples

   You must adhere to the rules.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

   verb.change

   Examples

   They adhered to their plan.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

   verb.contact

   Synonyms cleave cling cohere stick

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. be a devoted follower or supporter

   verb.stative

   Examples

   The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism.

   Synonyms stick

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. be loyal to

   verb.stative

   Synonyms stand by stick stick by

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. stick to firmly

   verb.contact

   Examples

   Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?

   Synonyms bind bond hold fast stick stick to

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united; as, wax to the finger; the lungs sometimes <i>adhere</i> to the pleura.

   verb

   Source: webster1913