apply

/əplˈaɪ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
“use your head!”
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
“The same laws apply to you!”
ask (for something)
“He applied for a leave of absence”
apply to a surface
“She applied paint to the back of the house”
be applicable to; as to an analysis
“This theory lends itself well to our new data”
give or convey physically
“She gave him First Aid”
avail oneself to
“apply a principle”
ensure observance of laws and rules
“Apply the rules to everyone”
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
“He applied this racial slur to me!”
apply oneself to
“Please apply yourself to your homework”

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