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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
/ əˈ±è±ô²¹Éª /
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
- introften foll byfor to put in an application or request
- troften foll byto 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
Derived Forms
- ²¹±èˈ±è±ô¾±±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²¹±è·±è±ô¾±î€ƒa·²ú±ô±ð adjective
- ²¹±è·±è±ô¾±î€ƒa·²ú±ô±ð·ness noun
- ²¹±è·±è±ô¾±î€ƒa·²ú±ô²â adverb
- ²¹±è·±è±ô¾±î€½Ä°ù noun
- ±è°ù±ða±è·±è±ô²â verb (used with object) preapplied preapplying
- °ù±ða±è·±è±ô²â verb reapplied reapplying
- un²¹±è·±è±ô¾±î€ƒa·²ú±ô±ð adjective
- un²¹±è·±è±ô¾±î€ƒa·²ú±ô²â adverb
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of apply1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of apply1
Example Sentences
This applies at the other end of the demographic scale as well: Americans have a pathetically low life expectancy for a developed country.
Technically, you weren’t affected by either provision, since they applied to people receiving pensions that didn’t pay into Social Security, not their spouses.
The Colstrip power plant in Montana, considered one of the dirtiest coal plants in the nation, is among those who have applied for the pass.
Excel Parking later applied to amend this claim so they could pursue 11 different PCNs.
If charges are filed against Mr Chambers next Tuesday, police could release him on bail or detain him, in which case his lawyer would apply for bail.
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