Adhered

Pronunciation: /ədˈhɪrd/

Definitions of adhered

verb to stick firmly to something; to follow closely or exactly

Example Sentences

A1 She adhered the poster to the wall with tape.

A2 The students adhered to the school's dress code.

B1 The company adhered to strict safety regulations.

B2 The politician adhered to his principles despite pressure to change his stance.

C1 The artist adhered to traditional techniques in creating her masterpiece.

C2 The athlete adhered to a strict training regimen to prepare for the competition.

Examples of adhered in a Sentence

formal The company policy strictly adhered to the guidelines set forth by the regulatory body.

informal I always adhered to my grandmother's advice about saving money for a rainy day.

slang He never adhered to the rules of the game, always looking for shortcuts.

figurative The artist's unique style adhered to traditional techniques while also pushing boundaries.

Grammatical Forms of adhered

• past tense: adhered
• plural: adhere
• comparative: more adhered
• superlative: most adhered
• present tense: adhere
• future tense: will adhere
• perfect tense: has adhered
• continuous tense: is adhering
• singular: adheres
• positive degree: adhere
• infinitive: to adhere
• gerund: adhering
• participle: adhered

Origin and Evolution of adhered

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adhered' originated from the Latin word 'adhaerere', which means 'to stick to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adhered' has retained its original meaning of sticking to something, but has also taken on a more figurative sense of following or supporting a particular belief or idea.