apply

Letters that make apply

a, l, p, y are letters that make 'apply'

Words within apply

ply are words within 'apply'

10 possible definitions for 'apply'

Apply as "be pertinent or relevant or applicable"

Under this definition, apply is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

go for, hold have the same meaning as 'apply'

apply as a type

'apply' can be a type of concern, pertain, have-to doe with, refer, bear on, come to, touch on, relate, touch.

Derivatives of apply

applicative, applicatory, applicable are derivatives of 'apply'.

Verb groups of apply

lend oneself, apply are verb groups of 'apply'.

Example of apply used within this context

"The same laws apply to you!", "This theory holds for all irrational numbers", "The same rules go for everyone"

Apply as "avail oneself to"

Under this definition, apply is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

practice, use have the same meaning as 'apply'

Types of apply

follow is a type of apply.

Derivatives of apply

custom, application, use, applicable, practice, pattern, usage, usance, practical application are derivatives of 'apply'.

Verb groups of apply

utilise, utilize, apply, use, employ are verb groups of 'apply'.

Example of apply used within this context

"apply a principle", "practice a religion", "use care when going down the stairs", "use your common sense", "practice non-violent resistance"

Apply as "ensure observance of laws and rules,"

Under this definition, apply is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

enforce, implement have the same meaning as 'apply'

Antonyms

relieve, free, exempt have the opposite meaning of 'apply'

apply as a type

'apply' can be a type of oblige, obligate, compel.

Types of apply

execute, execute, run are types of 'apply'.

Derivatives of apply

hatchet man, enforcer, applicative, applicatory, enforcement are derivatives of 'apply'.

Example of apply used within this context

"Apply the rules to everyone"

Apply as "refer (a word or name) to a person or thing"

Under this definition, apply is a verb and has the following properties:

apply as a type

'apply' can be a type of refer, denote.

Derivatives of apply

application, practical application are derivatives of 'apply'.

Apply as "ask (for something)"

Under this definition, apply is a verb and has the following properties:

apply as a type

'apply' can be a type of bespeak, call for, quest, request.

Types of apply

put in, submit are types of 'apply'.

Derivatives of apply

applier, applicant, application are derivatives of 'apply'.

Example of apply used within this context

"He applied for a leave of absence", "She applied for college", "apply for a job"

Apply as "put into service, make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose"

Under this definition, apply is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

utilise, utilize, use, employ have the same meaning as 'apply'

Types of apply

recur, commit, pull out all the stops, cannibalize, cannibalise, recycle, reprocess, reuse, exert, ply, enjoy, dedicate, devote, consecrate, assign, put, overdrive, avail, misapply, waste, exploit, tap, work, exercise, misuse, overuse, take, implement, work, fall back, give, address, strain, put to work, exploit, play, play, share, resort, extend are types of 'apply'.

Derivatives of apply

operational, usable, useable, use, employment, user, utiliser, utility, usefulness, functional, usage, application, available, operable, applicative, applicatory, utilizable, exercise, utilization, utilisation, practical application, utilizer are derivatives of 'apply'.

Causes of apply

apply, hold, go for are causes of 'apply'.

Verb groups of apply

apply, practice, use are verb groups of 'apply'.

Example of apply used within this context

"use your head!", "we only use Spanish at home", "I can't use this tool", "Apply a magnetic field here", "This thinking was applied to many projects", "How do you utilize this tool?", "I apply this rule to get good results", "use the plastic bags to store the food", "He doesn't know how to use a computer"

Apply as "give or convey physically"

Under this definition, apply is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

give has the same meaning as apply

apply as a type

'apply' can be a type of administer, dispense, distribute, allot, mete out, parcel out, deal out, dish out, dole out, lot, deal, shell out.

Types of apply

administer, tread are types of 'apply'.

Verb groups of apply

give is a verb group of apply.

Apply as "apply oneself to"

Under this definition, apply is a verb and has the following properties:

apply as a type

'apply' can be a type of commit, dedicate, devote, consecrate, give.

Derivatives of apply

application, diligence are derivatives of 'apply'.

Example of apply used within this context

"Please apply yourself to your homework"

Apply as "be applicable to, as to an analysis"

Under this definition, apply is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

lend oneself has the same meaning as apply

Antonyms

resist, defy, refuse have the opposite meaning of 'apply'

Derivatives of apply

application, applicative, applicatory, applicable, practical application are derivatives of 'apply'.

Verb groups of apply

go for, apply, hold are verb groups of 'apply'.

Apply as "apply to a surface"

Under this definition, apply is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

put on has the same meaning as apply

apply as a type

'apply' can be a type of cover.

Types of apply

cold-cream, sponge on, slap on, clap on, slam on, swob, swab, daub, cream, gum, putty, dress, dab are types of 'apply'.

Derivatives of apply

applicator, applier, coating, lotion, application, covering are derivatives of 'apply'.


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