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verb ADV. properly The tiles may not adhere properly if you do not use the correct glue. PREP. to The glue would not adhere to the metal surface. PHRASAL VERBS adhere to ADV. closely, firmly, rigidly, rigorously, scrupulously, strictly This principle must be strictly adhered to. | fully, properly The guidelines were not always fully adhered to.
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