apply

apply: verb

1 be relevant

ADVERB

▪ equally

▪ These principles apply equally in all cases.

PREPOSITION

▪ to

▪ These restrictions do not apply to us.

PHRASES

▪ the same applies

▪ US companies are subject to international laws and the same applies to companies in Europe.

2 put/spread on a surface

ADVERB

▪ directly

▪ evenly

▪ liberally

▪ sparingly

▪ Apply the insecticide sparingly.

▪ carefully

▪ I carefully applied a creamy foundation.

▪ externally

PREPOSITION

▪ over

▪ Apply the glue evenly over both surfaces.

▪ to

▪ Never apply the cleaning liquid directly to the surface.

Apply is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑applicant, ↑argument, ↑condition, ↑convention, ↑exemption, ↑fee, ↑guideline, ↑maxim, ↑principle, ↑provision, ↑reasoning, ↑regulation, ↑restriction, ↑rule

Apply is used with these nouns as the object: ↑adjective, ↑antiseptic, ↑approach, ↑argument, ↑Band-Aid, ↑brake, ↑coat, ↑coating, ↑concept, ↑cosmetic, ↑cream, ↑criterion, ↑decoration, ↑discipline, ↑doctrine, ↑dressing, ↑expertise, ↑fertilizer, ↑finish, ↑force, ↑formula, ↑glue, ↑guideline, ↑idea, ↑ink, ↑insight, ↑knowledge, ↑label, ↑lacquer, ↑law, ↑layer, ↑lesson, ↑leverage, ↑lipstick, ↑logic, ↑lotion, ↑make-up, ↑manure, ↑mascara, ↑maxim, ↑method, ↑nail polish, ↑ointment, ↑paint, ↑paste, ↑patch, ↑penalty, ↑plaster, ↑polish, ↑powder, ↑preservative, ↑pressure, ↑principle, ↑procedure, ↑reasoning, ↑rigour, ↑rule, ↑sanction, ↑skill, ↑spray, ↑standard, ↑stress, ↑system, ↑tactic, ↑tape, ↑technique, ↑technology, ↑term, ↑test, ↑theory, ↑thinking, ↑varnish, ↑voltage, ↑yardstick

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apply — ap‧ply [əˈplaɪ] verb applied PTandPP 1. [intransitive] to make a formal, usually written, request for something, especially a job, a place at university, or permission to do something: apply for • She had applied for a full time job as an English … Financial and business terms
Apply — Ap*ply , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Applied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Applying}.] [OF. aplier, F. appliquer, fr. L. applicare to join, fix, or attach to; ad + plicare to fold, to twist together. See {Applicant}, {Ply}.] 1. To lay or place; to put or adjust… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
apply — [v1] put into use administer, assign, bring into play, bring to bear, employ, engage, execute, exercise, exploit, handle, implement, practice, utilize; concept 225 apply [v2] be appropriate, relevant affect, allude, appertain, be applicable, bear … New thesaurus
apply — [ə plī′] vt. applied, applying [ME applien < OFr aplier < L applicare, to attach to < ad , to + plicare, to fold: see PLY1] 1. to put on or spread on; place so as to be touching [to apply a salve to the skin] 2. to put to some practical… … English World dictionary
Apply — Ap*ply , v. i. 1. To suit; to agree; to have some connection, agreement, or analogy; as, this argument applies well to the case. [1913 Webster] 2. To make request; to have recourse with a view to gain something; to make application. (to); to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
apply — I (pertain) verb affect, be applicable, be concerned with, be connected with, be pertinent, be proper to, be relevant, bear upon, belong to, concern, deal with, have a connection to, have bearing on, have reference, have relation, involve,… … Law dictionary
apply — (v.) late 14c., to put (one s faculties, etc.) to some task or career, late 14c., from O.Fr. aploiier (12c., Mod.Fr. appliquer) apply, use, attach, from L. applicare attach to, join, connect; figuratively, devote (oneself) to, give attention,… … Etymology dictionary
apply — ► VERB (applies, applied) 1) make a formal request for something to be done, such as asking to be considered for a job. 2) bring into operation or use. 3) be relevant. 4) put (a substance) on a surface. 5) (apply oneself) put all one s … English terms dictionary
apply to — index appertain, call (appeal to), importune, petition, pray Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
apply — 1 *use, employ, utilize, avail 2 devote, *direct, address Analogous words: attend, mind, *tend: addict, accustom, *habituate: toil, labor, work, grind (see corresponding nouns at WORK) Contrasted … New Dictionary of Synonyms
apply — v. 1) (D; intr.) ( to request ) to apply for; to (we applied to the authorities for assistance; the captain applied to headquarters for a transfer; she applied for a fellowship) 2) (D; intr.) ( to seek admission to ) to apply to (she applied to… … Combinatory dictionary

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