apply
verb
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to ask for something“I applied for more resources.”
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to refer to a person or thing with a specific word“You shouldn't apply that label to me... it's offensive!”
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to put into service“I applied my knowledge to the situation.”use
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to put on a surface“I applied the cream to my face.”put on
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to avail oneself to“I applied myself to the work.”
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to apply oneself to“They were told to apply themselves to their homework.”
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to be pertinent or relevant or applicable“The same laws apply to you!”hold
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to be applicable to“Those tax requirements do not apply to churches.”lend oneself