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What does adhere mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word adhere? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
  2. (intransitive, figuratively) To be attached or devoted by personal union, in belief, on principle, etc.
  3. (intransitive, figuratively) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
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Warm temperatures are also necessary so the caulk will set properly and adhere to the surface.
The end of the tube feet have suckers, which chemically adhere to the substrate.
You will need to use a melamine primer on the doors, so that the new paint will adhere to the surface, then choose new handles.
This ability to adhere to surfaces is lost when an insect's feet become covered in particles.
The chief problem for artists working on copper is to persuade the paint to adhere to the very smooth surface.
Use construction adhesive rather than nails or screws to adhere your bottom wall plate to the floor.

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