How Does Capillary Action Benefit Adhesion

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Adhesion is the ability for a water molecule to stick to a different substance besides it's on substance.What things helps benefit adhesion within a different type of substance?Capillary action helps benefit adhesion through water molcules sticking to small tubes or just walls.Water molecules are more attracted to glass then liquid substances becasue of the polar attraction.

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