Definition of apply

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Apply (v. i.) To suit; to agree; to have some connection, agreement, or analogy; as, this argument applies well to the case..

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Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To apply that which hurts keenly to; to lash, as with sarcasm, abuse, or the like; to apply cutting language to..
Abuse :: Abuse (v. t.) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to make an excessive use of; as, to abuse one's authority..
Use :: Use (v. t.) The act of employing anything, or of applying it to one's service; the state of being so employed or applied; application; employment; conversion to some purpose; as, the use of a pen in writing; his machines are in general use..
Slasher :: Slasher (n.) A machine for applying size to warp yarns.
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..
Foment :: Foment (v. t.) To apply a warm lotion to; to bathe with a cloth or sponge wet with warm water or medicated liquid.
Try :: Try (v. t.) To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test; as, to try weights or measures by a standard; to try a man's opinions..
Intend :: Intend (v. t.) To apply with energy.
Pollinate :: Pollinate (v. t.) To apply pollen to (a stigma).
Whitewash :: Whitewash (v. t.) To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.
Expend :: Expend (v. t.) To lay out, apply, or employ in any way; to consume by use; to use up or distribute, either in payment or in donations; to spend; as, they expend money for food or in charity; to expend time labor, and thought; to expend hay in feeding cattle, oil in a lamp, water in mechanical operations..
Move :: Move (v. t.) To apply to, as for aid..
Turn :: Turn (v. t.) To form in a lathe; to shape or fashion (anything) by applying a cutting tool to it while revolving; as, to turn the legs of stools or tables; to turn ivory or metal..
Paint :: Paint (v. t.) To cover with coloring matter; to apply paint to; as, to paint a house, a signboard, etc..
Appose :: Appose (v. t.) To place opposite or before; to put or apply (one thing to another).
Generalize :: Generalize (v. t.) To apply to other genera or classes; to use with a more extensive application; to extend so as to include all special cases; to make universal in application, as a formula or rule..
Application :: Application (n.) The act of fixing the mind or closely applying one's self; assiduous effort; close attention; as, to injure the health by application to study..
Pulvil :: Pulvil (v. t.) To apply pulvil to.
Reapplication :: Reapplication (n.) The act of reapplying, or the state of being reapplied..
Adhibit :: Adhibit (v. t.) To use or apply; to administer.
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