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Applies

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

📖 Definitions of "Applies"

verb

1
To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
"to apply cream to a rash"
2
To 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"
3
To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
"We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem"
4
To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Applies"

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Word	Definition
addressesverb	(transitive, reflexive) To prepare oneself; to apply one's skill or energies (to some object); to betake.
adheresverb	(intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
administersverb	(transitive) To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.
affectsverb	(transitive) To influence or alter.
aimsverb	(intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
applicabilitynoun	The degree to which a thing is applicable; relevancy.
applicable	Suitable for application, relevant.
applicationnoun	(computing) A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)
arisesverb	(intransitive) To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
caseverb	(transitive) To place (an item or items of manufacture) into a box, as in preparation for shipment.
casesnoun	An actual event, situation, or fact.
catersnoun	(campanology) bell changes rung on nine bells
comesnoun	(music) The answer to the theme, or dux, in a fugue.
compliesverb	To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
comprisesverb	(transitive) To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
concernsverb	(transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
correspondsverb	(intransitive, constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
covered	Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something).
coversnoun	The bedclothes; collectively, the sheets, blankets, etc.
deals	(previously stylized as DEAL$) an American chain of discount variety stores owned by Dollar Tree.