we have adhered

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "we have adhered" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that you have followed or complied with a set of rules, guidelines, or principles. Example: "In our project, we have adhered to all the safety regulations to ensure a secure working environment."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

20 human-written examples

"We have adhered to what the law was," Mr. Mehler said.

The New York Times

"The timeline that we have adhered to here," Mr. Young said, "is one that is very reasonable and at times very aggressive".

The New York Times

We are a nation of laws, and we have survived and prospered as a free nation because we have adhered to the rule of law.

The New York Times

We have adhered to this guideline, thus the percentage should not affect the detection and updatability capabilities reported upon now.

Security Informatics

"We have adhered to every single one of the commitments we made to our staff, including delivering on our guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and offering a job for anyone who wants to stay with us, with no loss of pay.

BBC

We have adhered to these recommendations in reporting the present study (Supplementary Table 1).

British Journal of Cancer

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

37 human-written examples

"Steven and Dwight Hammond would not have been abused the way they have if we had adhered to the constitution.

The Guardian

He said children would not be sent "back into harm's way," but that the government would maintain "the principle we've adhered to in the past", that people needing serious medical treatment would be brought to Australia as required, but would never be resettled in Australia.

The Guardian

If we had adhered to the 2010 Guidelines we would have performed 150 fewer mammograms out of the 171 patients who had both US and mammography.

Breast Cancer Research

In our study, no malignancy would have been missed and we would have performed 150 fewer mammograms if we had adhered to the 2010 Guidelines and used US as a first-line investigation.

Breast Cancer Research

If we had adhered to these end-points more strictly, then less fluid might have been administered, certainly in the control group, and differences in venous capacitance between the two groups might have been more marked.

Critical Care

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "we have adhered", ensure the subject of adherence (e.g., rules, guidelines, principles) is clearly stated to avoid ambiguity.

Common error

Avoid using incorrect prepositions after "adhered". It's best to use "to" followed by the specific rule or guideline, rather than "with" or "by" if the context requires specificity.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "we have adhered" functions as a statement of compliance or commitment. It indicates that the speaker or group has followed or obeyed specific rules, guidelines, or principles. This is supported by Ludwig, which validates its usage in formal and professional contexts.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

Science

65%

News & Media

25%

Formal & Business

10%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "we have adhered" is a grammatically correct phrase used to express compliance with rules or guidelines. Ludwig confirms its validity. It is most commonly found in scientific and news contexts. While the phrase is generally formal, it is important to specify what you have adhered to in order to maintain clarity. Consider alternatives such as "we have complied with" or "we have followed" depending on the nuance you want to convey. By understanding the appropriate contexts and potential pitfalls, you can effectively use "we have adhered" in your writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

we have complied with

Replaces "adhered" with "complied", emphasizing obedience to rules or requests.

we have followed

Substitutes "adhered" with "followed", highlighting the act of going along with a plan or instruction.

we have abided by

Replaces "adhered" with "abided by", suggesting a commitment to following or obeying rules.

we have observed

Changes "adhered" to "observed", suggesting a careful following of practices or regulations.

we have upheld

Replaces "adhered" with "upheld", implying a maintenance or defense of certain standards or principles.

we have kept to

Substitutes "adhered" with "kept to", signifying faithfulness to a commitment or agreement.

we have stuck to

Replaces "adhered" with "stuck to", implying a firm commitment to following a course of action.

we have respected

Changes "adhered" to "respected", indicating a compliance with or honoring of rules or guidelines.

we have maintained

Changes "adhered" to "maintained", showing consistency in following a procedure or standard.

we have acted in accordance with

A more formal substitution emphasizing that actions were aligned with standards.

FAQs

How to use "we have adhered" in a sentence?

Use "we have adhered" to indicate that your actions or processes have been in compliance with specific rules, guidelines, or agreements. For example, "We have adhered to the safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment."

What can I say instead of "we have adhered"?

You can use alternatives like "we have complied with", "we have followed", or "we have observed" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "we have adhered to" or "we have adhered with"?

"We have adhered to" is generally the correct phrasing when referring to rules, guidelines, or principles. "We have adhered with" is less common and might be appropriate only in specific, unusual contexts.

What's the difference between "we have adhered to" and "we have maintained"?

"We have adhered to" implies compliance with specific rules or guidelines, while "we have maintained" suggests consistency in upholding a certain standard or condition over time.