Antonym: pure, theoretical. Similar words: supplies, supplier, implied, applique, applicant, appliance, grappling, multiplied. Meaning: [ə'plaɪd] 
adj. 1. that are used 2. concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles; opposed to theoretical 3. put into practice or put to use.
adj. 1. that are used 2. concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles; opposed to theoretical 3. put into practice or put to use. 
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121. She applied a portion of her salary each month to savings.
122. We applied our minds to finding a solution to our problem.
123. The principle of market forces was applied to some of the countries most revered institutions.
124. The findings for one group can be applied to the others.
125. This sort of punishment is applied only to nonviolent criminals who are not likely to be dangerous to the public.
126. We've applied to a charitable organization for a grant for the project.
127. On the walls I applied the same technique as I had used for the ceiling.
128. I applied to Bristol University, but I didn't get in.
129. I just took it as read that anyone who applied for the course would have the necessary qualifications.
130. A research fellowship came up at Girton and I applied for it and got it.
131. I've applied for ten jobs, but all I've got is rejections/rejection letters.
132. He was able to turn down the promotion without prejudice, and applied again several years later.
133. I've applied for several jobs. I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket.
134. It is intended that these guidelines should be applied flexibly and pragmatically.
135. The results of this research can be applied to new developments in technology.
136. I applied to four universities and was accepted by all of them.
137. They applied for a permit for a street demonstration against university fees.
138. 'Reliable' is not an adjective that could be applied to my car.
139. The term 'mat' can be applied to any small rug.
140. Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post?
141. Make sure the surface is clean and smooth before the finish is applied.
142. The doctor applied an unguent to the wound,[http://sentencedict.com/applied.html] which speedily healed it.
143. Connell said a new medical term should be applied to Berg's actions. He calls it "medicide".
144. The council applied for a compulsory purchase order on the tennis courts.
145. This adhesive must be applied to both surfaces which are to be bonded together.
146. The Tennessee Valley Authority applied for a license to operate the facility.
147. The country applied for full membership of the European Union.
148. The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels.
149. In spare moments he applied his mind to how rockets could be used to make money.
150. New technology is being applied to almost every industrial process.
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