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adhere vs adopt

adopt vs adhere

adhere and adopt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
adhere No No Yes No
adopt No No Yes No
As verbs, adopt is a hypernym of adhere; that is, adopt is a word with a broader meaning than adhere:
  • adhere: be a devoted follower or supporter
  • adopt: choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
Other hypernyms of adhere include espouse, follow.
adhere (verb) adopt (verb)
follow through or carry out a plan without deviation take into one's family
stick to firmly take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
be compatible or in accordance with put into dramatic form
be loyal to take up and practice as one's own
be a devoted follower or supporter choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Difference between adhere and adopt

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