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Definition of Apply

  • 1. Put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose Verb
  • 2. Be pertinent or relevant or applicable Verb
  • 3. Ask (for something) Verb
  • 4. Apply to a surface Verb
  • 5. Be applicable to; as to an analysis Verb
  • 6. Give or convey physically Verb
  • 7. Avail oneself to Verb
  • 8. Ensure observance of laws and rules Verb
  • 9. Refer (a word or name) to a person or thing Verb
  • 10. Apply oneself to Verb

Morphology of "apply"

  • applied

Synonyms for word "apply"

  • employ
  • use
  • utilise
  • utilize
  • put on
  • give
  • enforce
  • implement
  • practice
  • use
  • go for
  • hold
  • lend oneself

Semanticaly linked words with "apply"

  • commit
  • consecrate
  • dedicate
  • devote
  • give
  • play
  • pull out all the stops
  • assign
  • put
  • ply
  • address
  • waste
  • misapply
  • misuse
  • avail
  • overdrive
  • overuse
  • cannibalise
  • cannibalize
  • recycle
  • reprocess
  • reuse
  • exploit
  • work
  • tap
  • extend
  • strain
  • exercise
  • exert
  • enjoy
  • take
  • share
  • put to work
  • implement
  • apply
  • practice
  • use
  • fall back
  • recur
  • resort
  • apply
  • go for
  • hold
  • bear on
  • come to
  • concern
  • have to do with
  • pertain
  • refer
  • relate
  • touch
  • touch on
  • apply
  • lend oneself
  • ask for
  • bespeak
  • call for
  • quest
  • request
  • put in
  • submit
  • dab
  • swab
  • swob
  • daub
  • cover
  • gum
  • dress
  • cream
  • cold-cream
  • putty
  • sponge on
  • clap on
  • slam on
  • slap on
  • apply
  • go for
  • hold
  • administer
  • allot
  • deal
  • deal out
  • dish out
  • dispense
  • distribute
  • dole out
  • lot
  • mete out
  • parcel out
  • shell out
  • give
  • tread
  • administer
  • apply
  • employ
  • use
  • utilise
  • utilize
  • follow
  • compel
  • obligate
  • oblige
  • execute
  • run
  • denote
  • refer
  • commit
  • consecrate
  • dedicate
  • devote
  • give

Lexical Analysis for "apply"

  1. applicant
    Noun
    derivation
    1
    1. a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
  2. application
    Noun
    derivation
    8
    1. a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
    2. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
    3. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
    4. the work of applying something
    5. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
    6. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
    7. a diligent effort
    8. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
  3. applier
    Noun
    derivation
    2
    1. a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
    2. a device for applying a substance
  4. applicative
    Adjective Satellite
    derivation
    4
    1. readily applicable or practical
    2. readily applicable or practical
    3. readily applicable or practical
    4. readily applicable or practical
  5. applicatory
    Adjective Satellite
    derivation
    2
    1. readily applicable or practical
    2. readily applicable or practical
  6. applicable
    Adjective Satellite
    derivation
    3
    1. capable of being applied; having relevance
    2. capable of being applied; having relevance
    3. capable of being applied; having relevance
Words Rhyme with apply
  • amply
  • apply
  • cheaply
  • comply
  • crisply
  • cross-ply
  • damply
  • deeply
  • four-ply
  • haply
  • imply
  • limply
  • misapply
  • multiply
  • oversupply
  • panoply
Etymology for apply
  • etymology appliable
  • etymology applicatory
  • etymology applying
  • etymology coapply
  • etymology misapply
  • etymological origin of -y
  • etymological origin of apple
  • etymologically related applicable
  • etymologically related applicator
  • etymological origin of aplier
  • is derived from appliable
  • is derived from appliance
  • is derived from applicable
  • is derived from applicant
  • is derived from application
  • is derived from applied
  • is derived from applier
  • is derived from applies
  • is derived from applying
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