adhere in WordNet English dictionary

1. follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
   "They adhered to their plan"
   adhere 
   
2. stick to firmly
   "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
   adhere  hold fast  bond  bind  stick  stick to 
   
3. come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
   "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere"
   cling  cleave  adhere  stick  cohere 
   
4. be compatible or in accordance with
   "You must adhere to the rules"
   adhere 
   
5. be loyal to
   "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war"
   stand by  stick by  stick  adhere 
   
6. be a devoted follower or supporter
   "The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism"; "She sticks to her principles"
   adhere  stick