Synonyms of adhere

11 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for adhere is bond. Other synonyms of adhere are cling, stick and attach. The opposite of adhere is divide.

Synonyms and similar words for adhere

cleaveFollowed by to or unto: to adhere, cling, or stick fast to something.
clingTo adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and...
stickTo become or remain attached; to adhere.

attachTo adhere; to be attached.
bondTo cause to adhere (one material with another).
cohere formal
conglutinateTo stick or glue together.
glue figurativelyTo cause something to adhere closely to; to cause to follow attentively.
hug
stick together
stick withTo follow or adhere to.

verb To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
verb To be attached or devoted by personal union, in belief, on principle, etc.
verb To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.

What is another word for adhere?: Adhere has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bond, cling, stick and attach.
What is the opposite of adhere?: The opposite of adhere is divide.
What does adhere mean?: Adhere means to stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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