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apply

Definition for apply

verb as in put into use

verb as in be appropriate, relevant

Strongest matches

affect, connect, involve, pertain, refer, relate

Weak matches

be applicable, be pertinent, bear upon

verb as in put substance on another

Strongest matches

administer, cover, spread

Weak matches

lay on, put on

verb as in ask, request

Strongest matches

appeal, claim, demand

Weak matches

put in, put in for

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Example Sentences

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Whether that same partition applied to him is something NBA investigators will examine, according to Michael McCann, a visiting professor of law at Harvard who has followed the situation closely.

The first motion urged the government to "apply further sanctions to put pressure on the Israeli government to respect international law" and "continue to demand the immediate release of all hostages" held by Hamas.

From BBC

It was also unclear if the tariffs would apply to films on streaming services, such as Netflix, as well as those shown at cinemas, or how they would be calculated.

From BBC

The grants will apply to "tens of thousands" of students from lower-income households, targeted at those "studying priority courses that support the industrial strategy and the Labour government's wider mission to renew Britain".

From BBC

It also dismissed the argument by Machar's team that he had immunity from prosecution, adding that the provision only applied to the president.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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