Adhere
/ədˈhɪər/noun
To stick to a surface or substance.
Did you know?The Latin root 'haerere' not only means to stick but also to be attached, evoking the idea of loyalty or devotion — powerful in both love and magic!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰei̯-
“to be strong or to stick.”
Latin
Latin
haerere
“to stick, cling, or remain.”
Old French
Old French
adherer
“to stick to, to attach oneself.”
Middle English
Middle English
adheren
“to hold to, to stick to.”
Modern English
English
adhere
“to stick fast or cleave to.”