What does "atener" mean in English?

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Spanish

atener

English

to adhere

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Alternative translations of "atener"

to adhere
to abide
to comply
to stick
to conform

Examples of how to use "atener" in Spanish

Spanish
Hay que atenerse a las normas.
English
One must adhere to the rules.
Spanish
Me atengo a las reglas
English
I stick to the rules.
Spanish
Ellos se atuvieron a su promesa
English
They stuck to their promise.
Spanish
Yo me atenía a la tradición
English
I was adhering to tradition.
Spanish
Me atendré a la decisión
English
I will adhere to the decision.

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Hay que atenerse a las normas.

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