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Apply

/əˈplaɪ/

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

📖 Definitions of "Apply"

verb
  1. 1

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

    "to apply cream to a rash"

  2. 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. 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. 4

    To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention

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