Antonyms for adhere to
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : ad-heer |
| Phonetic Transcription : ædˈhɪər |
- abandon
- argue
- ask
- avoid
- be original
- blame
- clash
- condemn
- consume
- convict
- damage
- decline
- denounce
- deny
- destroy
- differ
- disagree
- disallow
- disapprove
- dishonor
- disobey
- disperse
- dispute
- disregard
- disrespect
- dissent
- dissuade
- fail
- fight
- forfeit
- forget
- give
- give up
- go before
- halt
- hand over
- hate
- hold
- hurt
- ignore
- lead
- leave
- let go
- let happen
- lose
- miss
- misunderstand
- mutiny
- neglect
- not get
- object
- oppose
- overlook
- pass over
- precede
- prevent
- protest
- question
- rebel
- rebuff
- refuse
- reject
- release
- reproach
- resist
- scorn
- sentence
- shun
- slight
- stop
- withhold
Definition of adhere to
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.
- As in keep : verb commemorate; pay attention to
- As in mind : verb comply, obey
- As in obey : verb conform, give in
- As in redeem : verb atone for; compensate
- As in respect : verb admire; obey
- As in comply : verb abide by, follow agreement or instructions
- As in follow : verb act in accordance with
Synonyms for adhere to
- abide by
- absolve
- accede
- accept
- accord
- acquiesce
- acquit
- act upon
- adhere to
- adopt
- adore
- agree
- agree to
- answer
- appreciate
- assent
- attend
- balance
- be awed by
- be consistent with
- be devoted to
- be guided by
- be in keeping
- be interested in
- be kind to
- be loyal to
- be ruled by
- behave
- bless
- bow to
- carry out
- cave in
- celebrate
- come around
- compensate
- comply
- comply with
- concur
- conform
- conform to
- consecrate
- consent to
- copy
- counterbalance
- counterpoise
- countervail
- cry uncle
- cultivate
- defer
- defer to
- defray
- discharge
- ditto
- do as one says
- do as told
- do like
- do one's bidding
- do one's duty
- do what is expected
- do what one is told
- don't make waves
- don't rock the boat
- embrace
- emulate
- esteem
- execute
- fit in
- fold
- follow
- follow orders
- follow suit
- fulfill
- get in line
- give allegiance to
- give in
- give out
- give up
- give way
- go along with
- go with the flow
- harmonize
- have good opinion of
- have high opinion
- heed
- hold
- hold fast
- hold to
- honor
- imitate
- keep
- keep abreast of
- keep an eye on
- keep the faith
- knuckle to
- knuckle under
- laud
- listen
- live by
- live up to
- look up to
- make amends
- make good
- make up for
- mark
- match
- meet
- mimic
- mind
- mirror
- model on
- note
- notice
- obey
- observe
- observe of
- offset
- outweigh
- pattern oneself upon
- pay attention
- pay heed
- perform
- play ball
- play second fiddle
- play the game
- praise
- put out
- quit
- recognize
- redress
- reflect
- regard
- rehabilitate
- reinstate
- respect
- respond
- restore
- revere
- reverence
- ritualize
- roll over and play dead
- sanctify
- satisfy
- save
- serve
- set off
- set store by
- shape up
- show consideration
- show courtesy
- solemnize
- spare
- stay in line
- straighten up
- string along
- submit
- support
- surrender
- take after
- take as an example
- take heed
- take into account
- take orders
- think highly of
- throw in towel
- toe the line
- toss it in
- uphold
- value
- venerate
- watch
- yes one
- yield
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