apply

verb

1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

- Apply a magnetic field here

- I apply this rule to get good results

Similar word(s): employ, use, utilise, utilize

Definition categories: consumption

2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable

- The same laws apply to you!

Similar word(s): hold

Definition categories: stative, concern, pertain, refer, relate, touch

3. ask (for something)

- apply for a job

Definition categories: communication, bespeak, quest, request

4. apply to a surface

Definition categories: contact, cover

5. be applicable to; as to an analysis

Definition categories: stative

6. give or convey physically

Similar word(s): give

Definition categories: possession, administer, allot, deal, dispense, distribute, lot

7. avail oneself to

- apply a principle

Similar word(s): practice, use

Definition categories: social

8. ensure observance of laws and rules

- Apply the rules to everyone

Similar word(s): enforce, implement

Definition categories: social, compel, obligate, oblige

9. refer (a word or name) to a person or thing

Definition categories: communication, denote, refer

10. apply oneself to

- Please apply yourself to your homework

Definition categories: social, commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give