apply
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Definitions ofapply
- To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
Example: "to apply cream to a rash"
- To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
Synonyms: appropriate, devote, use
Example: "to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"
- To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
Example: "We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem"
- To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention
- To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.
- To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
Example: "I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender."
- To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.
Example: "That rule only applies to foreigners."
- To busy; to keep at work; to ply.
- To visit.
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