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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAdhere
/ədˈhɪr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To stick fast to a surface or substance.
"The label must adhere firmly to the package to ensure it is not lost." - 2
To follow or uphold a rule, belief, or principle.
"It is important to adhere to the guidelines set by the organization."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'adhere' originates from the Latin 'adhaerere', meaning 'to stick to' or 'to cling'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century, evolving to denote both physical and metaphorical sticking or following.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Adhere" is said worldwide
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Adhérer
Transliteration: ad-e-re
"Il est important d'adhérer aux règles."
Haften
Transliteration: haf-ten
"Es ist wichtig, sich an die Vorschriften zu halten."
Aderire
Transliteration: a-de-re
"È importante aderire alle linee guida."
Adherir
Transliteration: a-de-rir
"Es importante adherirse a las normas."
Aderir
Transliteration: a-de-rir
"É importante aderir às diretrizes."
पालन करना
Transliteration: pālan karnā
"नियमों का पालन करना महत्वपूर्ण है।"
遵守
Transliteration: zūn shǒu
"遵守规则是很重要的。"
고수하다
Transliteration: gosuhada
"규칙을 고수하는 것이 중요하다."
遵守する
Transliteration: junshu suru
"規則を遵守することが重要です。"
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