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apply
Definition
(verb) put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Synonyms
:
employ
,
use
,
utilise
,
utilize
Example Sentence
use your head!
we only use Spanish at home
I can't use this tool
Apply a magnetic field here
This thinking was applied to many projects
How do you utilize this tool?
I apply this rule to get good results
use the plastic bags to store the food
He doesn't know how to use a computer
Definition
(verb) be pertinent or relevant or applicable
Synonyms
:
go for
,
hold
Example Sentence
The same laws apply to you!
This theory holds for all irrational numbers
The same rules go for everyone
Definition
(verb) ask (for something)
Example Sentence
He applied for a leave of absence
She applied for college
apply for a job
Definition
(verb) apply to a surface
Synonyms
:
put on
Example Sentence
She applied paint to the back of the house
Put on make-up!
Definition
(verb) be applicable to; as to an analysis
Synonyms
:
lend oneself
Example Sentence
This theory lends itself well to our new data
Definition
(verb) give or convey physically
Synonyms
:
give
Example Sentence
She gave him First Aid
I gave him a punch in the nose
Definition
(verb) avail oneself to
Synonyms
:
practice
,
use
Example Sentence
apply a principle
practice a religion
use care when going down the stairs
use your common sense
practice non-violent resistance
Definition
(verb) ensure observance of laws and rules
Synonyms
:
enforce
,
implement
Example Sentence
Apply the rules to everyone
Definition
(verb) refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
Example Sentence
He applied this racial slur to me!
Definition
(verb) apply oneself to
Example Sentence
Please apply yourself to your homework
Word used in video below:
text: would apply to my JV squad?
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