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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(91) Use a cotton ball to apply the lotion.
(92) Apply the cream liberally to the affected area.
(93) To apply, use the enclosed reply-paid envelope .
(94) You can apply for citizenship after five years' residency.
(95) Students should apply themselves to their study.
(96) The leaflet explains how to apply for a place.
(97) Students can apply for individual tuition.
(98) The more you apply the better you will work.
(99) Anyone wishing to apply for a grant should write to the Treasurer.
(100) I feel a bit fenced in at work because my boss won't let me apply for promotion.
(101) These arrangements under the treaty apply to the whole of Europe.
(102) The right thing would be to apply direct pressure to the wound.
(103) At a future date, managers will be invited to apply for a management buy-out.
(104) I'm afraid you're too late to apply for the job.
(105) Find out ahead of time what regulations apply to your situation.
(106) The best way to treat such bleeding is to apply firm pressure.
(107) Teachers have to apply in the classroom the insights that they gain in educational courses.
(108) The theory doesn't apply.
(109) Investors can apply for a package of shares at a set price.
(110) On second thoughts, maybe I won't apply for the job after all.
(111) You will only pass your exams if you really apply yourself .
(112) If he still refuses we could always apply a little pressure[sentencedict.com], as it were.
(113) While her observations may be true about some men, they could hardly apply to the entire gender.
(114) It's only fair to let her know that you intend to apply.
(115) Don't apply for that job: you're in danger of overreaching yourself.
(116) It is wise to apply early to be certain of obtaining a place.
(117) I need to know more about the job before I decide whether to apply for it.
(118) Williams testified that he tried to apply the brakes but couldn't stop the vehicle in time. Sentencedict.com
(119) Apply the suntan cream liberally to exposed areas every three hours and after swimming.
(120) The job is up for grabs. Why don't you apply now?
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