Meaning of 'apply'

verb

to ask for something

Example: "I applied for more resources."

verb

to refer to a person or thing with a specific word

Example: "You shouldn't apply that label to me... it's offensive!"

verb

to put into service

Example: "I applied my knowledge to the situation."

Synonyms: use

verb

to put on a surface

Example: "I applied the cream to my face."

Synonyms: put on

verb

to avail oneself to

Example: "I applied myself to the work."

verb

to apply oneself to

Example: "They were told to apply themselves to their homework."

verb

to be pertinent or relevant or applicable

Example: "The same laws apply to you!"

Synonyms: hold

verb

to be applicable to

Example: "Those tax requirements do not apply to churches."

Synonyms: lend oneself