Adhere vs. Comply

Adhere vs. Comply — Is There a Difference?
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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 finger

Complyverb

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.

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Adhereverb

To affirm a judgment.

Complyverb

(archaic) To enfold; to embrace.

Adhereverb

be compatible or in accordance with;

You must adhere to the rules

Complyverb

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 rules

Adhereverb

follow through or carry out a plan without deviation;

They adhered to their plan

Adhereverb

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 cohere
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Adhereverb

be a devoted follower or supporter;

The residents of this village adhered to CatholicismShe sticks to her principles

Adhereverb

be loyal to;

She stood by her husband in times of troubleThe friends stuck together through the war

Adhereverb

stick to firmly;

Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?