Adhere vs. Comply
Difference Between Adhere and Comply
Adhereverb
(intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
wax adhered to his fingerComplyverb
To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
Adhereverb
To be attached or devoted by personal union, in belief, on principle, etc.
Complyverb
(archaic) To accomplish, to fulfil.
Adhereverb
To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
Complyverb
(archaic) To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.
Adhereverb
To affirm a judgment.
Complyverb
(archaic) To enfold; to embrace.
Adhereverb
be compatible or in accordance with;
You must adhere to the rulesComplyverb
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes;
He complied with my instructionsYou must comply or else!Follow these simple rulesabide by the rulesAdhereverb
follow through or carry out a plan without deviation;
They adhered to their planAdhereverb
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation;
The dress clings to her bodyThe label stuck to the boxThe sushi rice grains cohereAdhereverb
be a devoted follower or supporter;
The residents of this village adhered to CatholicismShe sticks to her principlesAdhereverb
be loyal to;
She stood by her husband in times of troubleThe friends stuck together through the warAdhereverb
stick to firmly;
Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
