Vocabulary
Adhere
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
stick fast to (a surface or substance).
Urdu meaning
التزام، چپکا ہوا ہونا، لگا ہونا،پابند، جما رہنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Those reliant on government support adhere to it, while others do not, saying it invites official interference.
- Allah promises peace to all who adhere to the teachings of Islam.
- Red was ordered to reveal anti-aircraft radar positions, avoid targeting paratroopers, and adhere to a script ensuring Blue`s eventual victory.
- Parliament loses its purpose if it cannot adhere to set rules of the game.
- Be that as it may, Islamabad`s inability to show consistency and adhere to agreed terms creates doubts regarding its capacity for long-term reforms.
Synonyms
stick, stick fast, cling, hold fast, cohere, bond, attach
Curator example
“paint won’t adhere well to a greasy surface”
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About this vocabulary section.
These entries support close reading of Dawn editorials and opinion pieces: short definitions,
Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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