adopt vs adhere

adhere vs adopt

adopt and adhere both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
adopt	No	No	Yes	No
adhere	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, adhere is a hyponym of adopt; that is, adhere is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than adopt:

adopt: choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
adhere: be a devoted follower or supporter

Other hyponyms of adopt include stick.

adopt (verb)	adhere (verb)
take into one's family	follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect	stick to firmly
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own	come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
put into dramatic form	be compatible or in accordance with
take up and practice as one's own	be loyal to
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans	be a devoted follower or supporter
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

Difference between adopt and adhere

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