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Adhere

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accedeverb(intransitive) To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way.
complyverbTo yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
bindnoun(intransitive) To tie; to confine by any ligature.
sticknounAn elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton.
cohereverb(intransitive, figurative) To be consistent as part of a group, or by common purpose.
clingverbTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
stand byverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.
stick toverb(idiomatic) To persist; to continue (to use, do, etc.)
stick withverb(idiomatic) To remain close to.
hold fastverb(idiomatic) To stubbornly resist assault, pressure or opposition, either physically or mentally.
stick byverb(idiomatic) to follow or adhere to somebody or something, to remain loyal and unswerving in one's attitude towards somebody or something
bondnoun(law) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.

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WordDefinition
bindverb(intransitive) To tie; to confine by any ligature.
cohereverb(intransitive, figurative) To be consistent as part of a group, or by common purpose.
stick withverb(idiomatic) To remain close to.
accedeverb(intransitive) To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way.
stick byverb(idiomatic) to follow or adhere to somebody or something, to remain loyal and unswerving in one's attitude towards somebody or something
stand byverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.
stick toverb(idiomatic) To persist; to continue (to use, do, etc.)
complyverbTo yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
stickverbAn elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton.
bondverb(law) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
clingverbTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
hold fastverb(idiomatic) To stubbornly resist assault, pressure or opposition, either physically or mentally.
adherentnounA person who has membership in some group, association, or religion.
adherencenounFaithful support for some cause.
bendverb(transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
implementverbTo bring about; to put into practice; to carry out.
cleaveverb(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
embraceverb(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
graspverbTo understand.
holdverb(transitive) To grasp or grip.

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