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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(151) The laws apply to everyone irrespective of race, creed or colour.
(152) I suppose it's too late to apply for that job now.
(153) Apply the undercoat first.
(154) How could he apply his academic expertise to practical matters?
(155) "Enterprising" is not an adjective you would apply to him!
(156) Such measures would be highly impracticable and almost impossible to apply.
(157) I'm weighing up my options before I decide to apply for the job.
(158) We should try to learn economic theory and apply it.
(159) Never apply water to a burn from an electric shock while the casualty is still in contact with the electric current.
(160) You may be able to apply for exemption from local taxes.
(161) Wet the hair, apply shampoo and massage into a rich lather.
(162) Apply the plaster evenly.
(163) If it continues to bleed, you may have to apply a tourniquet to the limb.
(164) Similar principles apply in the case of older children .
(165) He had an inspiration - why not apply for some government money?
(166) You may apply for tickets in person or by letter.
(167) Apply a fine line of highlighter along the middle of your top lip.
(168) Karen couldn't make up her mind whether to apply for membership or not.
(169) Cancelation charges will apply in accordance with paragraph 4 above.
(170) The plastic coating is easy to apply on any surface.
(171) That bit of the form is for UK citizens - it doesn't apply to you.
(172) You might as well apply for the job - you've got nothing to lose.
(173) He has to apply for a permit and we have to find him a job.
(174) Anyone with an annual income of under 5000 may be eligible to apply.
(175) The general practice in such cases is to apply for a court order.
(176) See the bottom of this page for details of how to apply for this exciting offer.
(177) Apply the lacquer evenly.
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(179) She had the arrogance to believe the law did not apply to her.
(180) For further information, apply to the secretary of the company.
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