Synonym: administer, ask, petition, put on, request. Similar words: apply to, apply for, supply, apple, application, supplier, comply, reply. Meaning: [ə'plaɪ] 
v. 1. put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose 2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable 3. ask (for something) 4. apply to a surface 5. be applicable to; as to an analysis 6. give or convey physically 7. avail oneself to 8. ensure observance of laws and rules 9. refer (a word or name) to a person or thing 10. apply oneself to.
v. 1. put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose 2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable 3. ask (for something) 4. apply to a surface 5. be applicable to; as to an analysis 6. give or convey physically 7. avail oneself to 8. ensure observance of laws and rules 9. refer (a word or name) to a person or thing 10. apply oneself to. 
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(31) After you apply the oil, wait 20 minutes before wiping off any excess.
(32) His good demeanor spoke well for him when he went to apply for the job.
(33) The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children.
(34) Directions: wet hair, apply shampoo and massage into a rich lather.
(35) One always has time enough, if one will apply it well.
(36) Tickets are limited and will be allocated to those who apply first.
(37) If you apply yourself to the job in hand, you'll soon finish it.
(38) It's important to apply research in a practical way and not leave it on the shelf.
(39) By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.
(40) After sunbathing, always apply moisturizer.
(41) You only need to apply light pressure.
(42) Shall we apply to fraternal factories for help?
(43) Please apply in writing to the address below.
(44) Job seekers should apply at the personnel office.
(45) What I have said does not apply to you.
(46) Priority will be given to those who apply early.
(47) Apply medicine to his wound.
(48) The theory does not apply universally.
(49) These regulations apply to everyone, without exception.
(50) The same will apply in every other country.
(51) This paint doesn't apply very easily.
(52) Apply the cream evenly over the skin.
(53) These remarks apply equally to doctors.
(54) We must apply our minds to finding a solution.
(55) Don't apply any such term to me.
(56) Apply the varnish evenly over the whole surface.
(57) These principles apply to learning maths.
(58) You can solve any problem if you apply yourself.
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(59) These rules don't always apply.
(60) Apply a little wax polish.
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