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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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Acute cholecystitis may cause the gall bladder to adhere to the adjacent jejunum or duodenum.
The chief problem for artists working on copper is to persuade the paint to adhere to the very smooth surface.
Warm temperatures are also necessary so the caulk will set properly and adhere to the surface.
The mast has been shown to adhere to safe radiation levels but Ryan is adamant that it gives him headaches and dizzy spells.
Dates and times were fixed for all competitions and clubs had to adhere to all these dates.
Use construction adhesive rather than nails or screws to adhere your bottom wall plate to the floor.

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