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Apply — synonyms, definition

1. apply (Verb)

83 synonyms
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10 definitions

apply (Verb) — Put into service; make work for a particular purpose or use as designed. ex. "Apply a magnetic field here" ex. "This thinking was applied to many projects" ex. "I apply this rule to get good results"

apply (Verb) — Be pertinent, relevant or applicable. ex. "The same laws apply to you!"

apply (Verb) — Ask (for something). ex. "He applied for a leave of absence" ex. "She applied for college" ex. "apply for a job"

apply (Verb) — Use to cover a surface. ex. "She applied paint to the back of the house"

apply (Verb) — Be applicable to; as to an analysis.

apply (Verb) — Give or convey physically. ex. "She applied him First Aid"

apply (Verb) — Make use of; obey or follow. ex. "apply a principle"

apply (Verb) — Ensure observance of laws and rules. ex. "Apply the rules to everyone"

apply (Verb) — Refer (a word or name) to a person or thing. ex. "He applied this racial slur to me!"

apply (Verb) — Apply oneself to. ex. "Please apply yourself to your homework"

37 types of
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59 types
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