Definition of apply

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Apply (v. t.) To fix closely; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention; to attach; to incline..

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Application :: Application (n.) The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the application of emollients to a diseased limb..
Betake :: Betake (v. t.) To have recourse to; to apply; to resort; to go; -- with a reflexive pronoun.
Inure :: Inure (v. t.) To apply in use; to train; to discipline; to use or accustom till use gives little or no pain or inconvenience; to harden; to habituate; to practice habitually.
Address :: Address (v.) To direct speech to; to make a communication to, whether spoken or written; to apply to by words, as by a speech, petition, etc., to speak to; to accost..
Bestow :: Bestow (v. t.) To use; to apply; to devote, as time or strength in some occupation..
Attend :: Attend (v. i.) To apply the mind, or pay attention, with a view to perceive, understand, or comply; to pay regard; to heed; to listen; -- usually followed by to..
Construe :: Construe (v. t. ) To apply the rules of syntax to (a sentence or clause) so as to exhibit the structure, arrangement, or connection of, or to discover the sense; to explain the construction of; to interpret; to translate..
Splice :: Splice (v. t.) To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast..
Refer :: Refer (v. i.) To have recourse; to apply; to appeal; to betake one's self; as, to refer to a dictionary..
Reapply :: Reapply (v. t. & i.) To apply again.
Study :: Study (n.) To apply the mind to books or learning.
Remedy :: Remedy (n.) To apply a remedy to; to relieve; to cure; to heal; to repair; to redress; to correct; to counteract.
Paint :: Paint (v. t.) To cover with coloring matter; to apply paint to; as, to paint a house, a signboard, etc..
Salve :: Salve (n.) To heal by applications or medicaments; to cure by remedial treatment; to apply salve to; as, to salve a wound..
Swab :: Swab (n.) A bit of sponge, cloth, or the like, fastened to a handle, for cleansing the mouth of a sick person, applying medicaments to deep-seated parts, etc..
Applicate :: Applicate (v. i.) To apply.
Apply :: Apply (v. t.) To direct or address.
Wringstaff :: Wringstaff (n.) A strong piece of plank used in applying wringbolts.
Apply :: Apply (v. t.) To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative; as, to apply the testimony to the case; to apply an epithet to a person..
Inflict :: Inflict (v. t.) To give, cause, or produce by striking, or as if by striking; to apply forcibly; to lay or impose; to send; to cause to bear, feel, or suffer; as, to inflict blows; to inflict a wound with a dagger; to inflict severe pain by ingratitude; to inflict punishment on an offender; to inflict the penalty of death on a criminal..
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