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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Wringstaff :: Wringstaff (n.) A strong piece of plank used in applying wringbolts.
Practical :: Practical (a.) Evincing practice or skill; capable of applying knowledge to some useful end; as, a practical man; a practical mind..
Bestow :: Bestow (v. t.) To use; to apply; to devote, as time or strength in some occupation..
Solicit :: Solicit (v. t.) To ask from with earnestness; to make petition to; to apply to for obtaining something; as, to solicit person for alms..
Burn :: Burn (v. t.) To apply a cautery to; to cauterize.
Specialize :: Specialize (v. t.) To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge..
Apply :: Apply (v. t.) To lay or place; to put or adjust (one thing to another); -- with to; as, to apply the hand to the breast; to apply medicaments to a diseased part of the body..
Reapply :: Reapply (v. t. & i.) To apply again.
Roughing-in :: Roughing-in (n.) The first coat of plaster laid on brick; also, the process of applying it..
Capper :: Capper (n.) An instrument for applying a percussion cap to a gun or cartridge.
Move :: Move (v. t.) To apply to, as for aid..
Docimacy :: Docimacy (n.) The art or practice of applying tests to ascertain the nature, quality, etc., of objects, as of metals or ores, of medicines, or of facts pertaining to physiology..
Salve :: Salve (n.) To heal by applications or medicaments; to cure by remedial treatment; to apply salve to; as, to salve a wound..
Apply :: Apply (v. t.) To fix closely; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention; to attach; to incline..
Appose :: Appose (v. t.) To place opposite or before; to put or apply (one thing to another).
Stopple :: Stopping-out (n.) A method adopted in etching, to keep the acid from those parts which are already sufficiently corroded, by applying varnish or other covering matter with a brush, but allowing the acid to act on the other parts..
Argumentation :: Argumentation (n.) The act of forming reasons, making inductions, drawing conclusions, and applying them to the case in discussion; the operation of inferring propositions, not known or admitted as true, from facts or principles known, admitted, or proved to be true..
Counterbrace :: Counterbrace (v. t.) To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted; to apply counter braces to.
Bathe :: Bathe (v. t.) To apply water or some liquid medicament to; as, to bathe the eye with warm water or with sea water; to bathe one's forehead with camphor..
Intend :: Intend (v. t.) To apply with energy.
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