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apply

/ˈæp(ə)li/verb2 syllables

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

Synonyms for apply12

verb, as in put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

use, utilize, utilise, employ, practice

verb, as in avail oneself to

practice, use, utilize, utilise, employ

verb, as in be pertinent or relevant or applicable

hold, go for, lend oneself

verb, as in be applicable to; as to an analysis

lend oneself, hold, go for

verb, as in give or convey physically

give

verb, as in ensure observance of laws and rules

enforce, implement

verb, as in coat, cover or smear a surface with

put on

What does apply mean?10

verb

1

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose“use your head!”

2

avail oneself to“apply a principle”

3

be pertinent or relevant or applicable“The same laws apply to you!”

4

be applicable to; as to an analysis“This theory lends itself well to our new data”

5

give or convey physically“She gave him First Aid”

6

ensure observance of laws and rules“Apply the rules to everyone”

7

coat, cover or smear a surface with“She applied paint to the back of the house”

8

ask (for something)“He applied for a leave of absence”

9

refer (a word or name) to a person or thing“He applied this racial slur to me!”

10

apply oneself to“Please apply yourself to your homework”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with apply?60

three syllables

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All 60 rhymes for apply, grouped by syllable

Apply in a sentence

  • In order to apply, you have to go in person.CM
  • Regardless of age, anybody can apply for it.Luornu
  • Instead of relying on a pension, he resolved to apply for the job.unknown
  • In order to staunch the flow of blood, apply direct pressure to the wound._undertoad
  • In this semester, students study and apply statistical sampling techniques.LB
  • You're too old to apply for the job, aren't you?CK
  • What changes about my life if these labels don't apply to me, though?shekitten
  • If you want this job, you must apply for it by tomorrow.CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of apply

as a verb

past tense
applied
present participle
applying
third-person singular
applies