Antonyms for adhere

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ad-heer

Phonetic Transcription : ædˈhɪər

Definition of adhere

Origin : 1590s, from Middle French adhérer (15c.) or directly from Latin adhaerare "to stick to" (see adherent). Originally often of persons, "to cleave to a leader, cause, party, etc." (cf. adherent, still often used in this sense). Related: Adhered; adhering.

verb conform to or follow rules exactly
verb stick or become stuck to, either physically or mentally

Example sentences :

After much exercitation the Germans determined to adhere to the offensive.
Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes

Mdango was informed that we should adhere to our original purpose.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

Put the saucepan in a bain-marie, and stir so that the eggs may not adhere.
Extract from : « The Cook's Decameron: A Study in Taste: » by Mrs. W. G. Waters

If it be not done very lightly, the dirt will adhere to the paper; but if properly attended to, the paper will look fresh and new.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

Awashonks was very evidently inclined to adhere to the English.
Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

But I intend, monsieur, to adhere rigidly to the letter of these commands.
Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini

“Gubb is the name I adhere to when not deteckating,” said Mr. Gubb kindly.
Extract from : « Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective » by Ellis Parker Butler

I only claim that you should adhere to what you have said already.
Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

It must neither be thick, nor hard, nor adhere firmly to the muscles.
Extract from : « Cattle and Their Diseases » by Robert Jennings

It requires care in its application, in order to make it adhere firmly.
Extract from : « Cattle and Their Diseases » by Robert Jennings

Synonyms for adhere

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