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- pronunciation:
plaI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
applies, applying, applied |
| definition 1: |
to make use of or put to use.
I had to apply every bit of my knowledge of computers to solve the problem.- synonyms:
- employ, exercise, use, utilize
- similar words:
- bestow, bring into play, ply, practice
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| definition 2: |
to put into effect or action.
If you apply the principles that I describe in my book, your business is sure to be successful.You can't really play the game without applying the rules.- synonyms:
- employ, use
- similar words:
- dedicate, ply
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| definition 3: |
to bring into contact with or lay on.
He carefully applied the paint to the ceiling.This is a good brush for applying makeup.
- synonyms:
- coat, put, spread
- similar words:
- administer, cover, deposit, place, rub
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| definition 4: |
to use with diligent effort.
They are really applying themselves to the job.- synonyms:
- dedicate
- similar words:
- devote, persevere, persist, study
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| related words: |
address, administer, dab, put, smear, spend, spread, stroke, turn, use, wield |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to be related or relevant.
The rules apply to all students without exception.This article in the newspaper applies to the discussion we had this morning.- synonyms:
- relate
- similar words:
- connect, refer
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| definition 2: |
to make an application for admission, employment, or permission.
I applied for a job at the hospital.Our son applied for admission to four colleges.For that type of permit, you have to apply at the town hall.- synonyms:
- petition, solicit
- similar words:
- appeal, audition, bid, sue, try out
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| related words: |
appertain, obtain |
adverb + (v.)apply
appropriately, strictly, successfully
(v.)apply
+ adverb
broadly, consistently, correctly, directly, equally, evenly, retroactively, selectively, uniformly
(v.)apply
+ noun
algorithm,
asylum,
blush,
brake,
citizenship,
coat,
coating,
compress,
concept,
cream,
expertise,
fertilizer,
filter,
formula,
gel,
glaze,
glue,
grant,
herbicide,
knowledge,
layer,
lesson,
license,
lipstick,
logic,
lotion,
makeup,
mascara,
membership,
method,
moisturizer,
mortgage,
ointment,
paint,
paste,
pastel,
patent,
permit,
pesticide,
powder,
pressure,
primer,
principle,
residency,
scholarship,
scrutiny,
skill,
spray,
standard,
sunscreen,
technique,
theory,
varnish,
visa,
wash,
watercolor,
wound
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| derivations: |
appliable (adj.), appliably (adv.) |
The word apply
contains the following part:
plic, plex, ply
Latin
root
that means fold, plait
  Example words:
accomplice, applicant, apply, complex, complicate, display, duplex, duplicate, explicable, explicate, implicate, implication, imply, inexplicable, multiplication, multiply1, perplex
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