adhering

Meanings

Verb

be compatible or in accordance with
follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
be a devoted follower or supporter
be loyal to
stick to firmly
present participle and gerund of adhere

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English *adherynge, adherande, present participle of Middle English *adheren, from Old French *adherer, aderer and Medieval Latin adhaereō (“adhere”, verb), equivalent to adhere + -ing.

Synonyms

adhere, bind, bond, cleave, cling, cohere, hold fast, stand by, stick, stick by, stick to

Scrabble Score: 13

adhering is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
adhering is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
adhering is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

adhering is a valid Words With Friends word