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adhere in German

adhere in German is kleben, befolgen, festhalten — adhere means to stick firmly to a surface.

adhere in German

kleben
verb
(intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
befolgen
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
festhalten
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
halten
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.

What does "adhere" mean?

  1. verb To stick firmly to a surface.
    "The label wouldn't adhere properly to the wet bottle."
  2. verb To follow or comply with a rule, plan, or belief.
    "All contractors must adhere to the safety guidelines."
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adhere in a sentence

  • The label wouldn't adhere properly to the wet bottle.
  • All contractors must adhere to the safety guidelines.
  • She adheres strictly to her daily routine.

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What is "adhere" in German?

"adhere" in German is kleben, befolgen, festhalten. adhere means: To stick firmly to a surface.

How do you use "adhere" in a sentence?

Example: "The label wouldn't adhere properly to the wet bottle." In German, "adhere" is kleben, befolgen, festhalten.

Are there other ways to say "adhere" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "adhere": kleben, befolgen, festhalten, halten.

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