Adhered
Adhered is the past tense and past participle of the verb adhere. It can describe a physical attachment, as in something that sticks to a surface, or a figurative commitment, as in following rules, guidelines, or a belief. Examples include a label that adhered to a bottle or a student who adhered to a medication schedule.
Etymology and related forms: Adhere comes from Latin adhærēre, meaning “to cling to,” formed from ad- (toward)
Usage and nuance: In physical contexts, adhered emphasizes sticking or being attached. In abstract contexts, it
Common collocations and distinctions: adhere to, adhered to, adherent, adhesion, and adhesive are the core family.
Examples: The label adhered firmly to the jar. The team adhered to the safety protocol throughout the