Word Type

Verb

The word "adhere" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

adherable adherer adheringly cytoadhere nonadhering readhere unadhered

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

adjoin adopt agree attach carry out check contact correspond espouse fit follow follow out follow through follow up gibe go through with implement jibe match meet put through relate tally touch

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

agglutinate braze gum lute paste solder weld

Manner Of

adopt attach follow through match

Related Terms

adherence adherent adhesive cohere deadhere inhere

Related Terms

adherence adherent adhesive agree attached cohere deadhere devote glutinous inhere stick

Similar Terms

bind bond cleave cling cohere hold fast stick stick to

Synonym Network

cling stand by

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