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Synonyms
ap·ply (ə-plī́)

[Middle English applien, from Old French aplier, from Latin applicāre, to affix, ad-, ad-, + plicāre, to fold together.]

verb: -plied, -ply·ing, -plies. 

transitive verb 

  1. To bring into nearness or contact with something; put on, upon, or to: applied glue sparingly to the paper.
  2. To put to or adapt for a special use: applies all her money to her mortgage.
  3. To put into action: applied the brakes.
  4. To devote (oneself or one's efforts) to something: applied myself to my studies.

intransitive verb 

  1. To be pertinent or relevant: a rule that applies to everyone.
  2. To request or seek assistance, employment, or admission: applied for unemployment benefits; will apply to college next year. See synonyms at resort

derivatives

ap·plía·ble
adjective
ap·plíer
noun