adhere with

USAGE SUMMARY

'Adhere with' is not a commonly used phrase in written English.
You could use the phrase 'adhere to' instead, which means to follow or comply with something. For example, "We are committed to adhering to our company policies and procedures."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

Science

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

49 human-written examples

Alternatively, this inter-tissue communication might be produced by the interaction of two cell populations with different adherent properties such that cells failed to adhere with different tissues propagate a cue for the polarity.

Plosone

We operationalized social motivation to adhere with a measure of social norms for adherence and found that having greater social norms for adherence was not associated with behavioral skills and was negatively associated with adherence.

Diabetes Care

It is a programme to which they must adhere with relentless precision.

The Guardian

In France, it has always been from the bottom up, from the notion of le Terroir to which the French adhere, with the grandest restaurants being merely the pinnacle of a gastronomic pyramid.

The Guardian

The ICC's relatively hands-off approach is not working: only in Australia is it actually mandatory for players in official matches to wear helmets that adhere with the safety standard.

The Guardian - Sport

He founded and headed an organization called the Freudian School of Paris from 1964 until he disbanded it in 1980 for what he claimed was its failure to adhere with sufficient strictness to Freudian principles.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

11 human-written examples

The participants had their bodies painted and then were covered with bird down adhered with the wearer's blood.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Behind this simplicity of aim lay an elaborate strategy to which he adhered with remarkable consistency throughout the war.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Unlike the author, Dr. Sandeep Jauhar, I find that the residents and fellows whom I teach are very satisfied with their teaching programs, which incidentally have adhered with gusto to the hour and supervision regulations.

The New York Times

Together, those research findings inform a working assumption for population health management — it is more likely than not that consumers are not adhering with evidence-based treatment recommendations and/or receiving treatment that is not evidenced-based, suboptimal or ineffective.

The New Yorker

Key numerator variables include the probability of 2 separate, necessarily linked health-related behaviors to occur: i.e., probability of providers recommending evidence-based care, and probability of consumers engaging and adhering with those recommendations.

The New Yorker

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Instead of using "adhere with", use the idiomatic and grammatically correct phrase "adhere to" to express compliance, attachment or consistency.

Common error

Avoid using "with" after "adhere". The correct preposition to use is "to". For example, say "adhere to the rules" instead of "adhere with the rules".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "adhere with" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. Its intended function is typically to express compliance or attachment, but it deviates from standard English usage. Ludwig AI indicates that the correct form is "adhere to".

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

Science

40%

News & Media

37%

Encyclopedias

13%

Less common in

Wiki

10%

Formal & Business

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "adhere with" appears in various contexts, Ludwig AI and standard grammatical conventions suggest it is incorrect. The correct and preferred phrase is "adhere to", which effectively communicates compliance or attachment. Although found in science, news, and encyclopedic sources, its use is best avoided in formal writing. Alternatives like "comply with" or "stick to" can be used depending on the context to improve clarity and correctness.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

adhere to

Uses the standard preposition "to" instead of "with" for expressing compliance or attachment.

comply with

Focuses on following rules, regulations, or standards.

abide by

Emphasizes obeying or accepting a rule or decision.

stick to

Implies maintaining a commitment or plan.

conform to

Focuses on matching established norms or patterns.

be consistent with

Highlights alignment or agreement with something else.

hold to

Emphasizes maintaining a principle or belief.

cling to

Suggests holding tightly to something, either physically or metaphorically.

fulfill

Implies meeting specific requirements or expectations.

be attached to

Emphasizes physical or emotional connection.

FAQs

What is the correct way to use the word "adhere"?

The correct way to use "adhere" is with the preposition "to", as in "adhere to". The phrase "adhere with" is generally considered incorrect.

What can I say instead of "adhere with"?

You can use alternatives like "comply with", "abide by", or "stick to" depending on the context. The most direct replacement is "adhere to".

Is "adhere with" grammatically correct?

No, "adhere with" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase is "adhere to".

What's the difference between "adhere with" and "adhere to"?

"Adhere with" is not a standard or accepted phrase. "Adhere to" means to follow or comply with something. Therefore, use "adhere to" instead of "adhere with".