Adhere
/əˈdhi(ə)r/
verbIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
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To be in close contact with a surface as if stuck to it.
/əˈdhi(ə)r/
verbneutralIntermediate
General
stick to a surface
The label adhered to the bottle.
How It's Used
Chemistry
"Particles adhere to the wall of the container."
Manufacturing
"Labels adhere well to the boxes."
From Old French 'adhérer' (to stick to), from Latin 'adhaerēre' (to stick to), from 'ad-' (to, toward) + 'haerēre' (to stick).
First known usage in the 14th century.
Memory tip
Imagine a piece of paper adhering to a wall.
Practice
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Usage
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