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apply
[uh-plahy]
verb (used with object)
to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent.
to apply a theory to a problem.
to put to use, especially for a particular purpose.
to apply pressure to open a door.
to bring into action; use; employ.
He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop.
Synonyms:to use a label or other designation.
Don't apply any such term to me.
to use for or assign to a specific purpose.
He applied a portion of his salary each week to savings.
Synonyms: , , ,to put into effect.
They applied the rules to new members only.
to devote or employ diligently or with close attention.
to apply one's mind to a problem;
to apply oneself to a task.
to place in contact with; lay or spread on.
to apply paint to a wall;
to apply a bandage to a wound.
to bring into physical contact with or close proximity to.
to apply a match to gunpowder.
to credit to, as an account.
to apply $10 to his account at the store.
verb (used without object)
to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant.
The argument applies to the case.
The theory doesn't apply.
to make an application or request; ask.
to apply for a job;
to apply for a raise.
Synonyms: , ,to lay or spread on.
The plastic coating is easy to apply on any surface.
to be placed or remain in contact.
This paint doesn't apply very easily.
apply
/ ÉĖ±č±ō²¹ÉŖ /
verb
(tr) to put to practical use; utilize; employ
(intr) to be relevant, useful, or appropriate
(tr) to cause to come into contact with; put onto
to put in an application or request
to devote (oneself, one's efforts) with diligence
(tr) to bring into operation or use
the police only applied the law to aliens
(tr) to refer (a word, epithet, etc) to a person or thing
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- appliable adjective
- appliableness noun
- appliably adverb
- applier noun
- preapply verb (used with object)
- reapply verb
- unappliable adjective
- unappliably adverb
- ²¹±čĖ±č±ō¾±±š°ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of apply1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of apply1
Example Sentences
That's not an exaptation, where the same structures that let them climb trees are applied to the new setting, but actual evolutionary adaptations.
The new bill calls for a ban on all new fur being imported or sold in the UK and would not apply to vintage items.
"When I applied for internships, most companies rejected me," Ms Omar recalls.
That applies to all partners, regardless of gender, after the birth, surrogacy or adoption of a baby, but not those who are self-employed or dads earning less than Ā£123 a week.
Morrisons has argued that this means that it doesn't apply to heated tobacco products, as they don't produce smoke.
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