verbπShareTo lay or place; to put (one thing to another)"to apply cream to a rash"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case"to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"functionactionutilityprocesstechnologybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative"This rule applies to everyone, so no exceptions. "utilityfunctionactionprocessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention"She applies herself to her studies every evening, ensuring she understands the material. "actionjobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo to address; to refer; generally used reflexively."He applies himself diligently to his studies to improve his grades. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position)."I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender."jobbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group."That rule only applies to foreigners."functionutilitybusinesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo busy; to keep at work; to ply."The teacher applies the students diligently with extra practice problems to help them master the material. "jobworkbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo visit."My aunt applies to us every summer. "actioneventbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading