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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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To help with holiday shopping expenses, 33% of people plan to apply for a new credit card this year, according to WalletHub’s holiday shopping survey.

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If you do decide to split the rent proportionally to how much each of you make, does this apply to the utility bills?

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The lowest rate is 10%, which applies to single taxpayers with incomes less than $12,400 and married filing joint taxpayers with incomes less than $24,800.

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A random selection draw will take place shortly after the groups are drawn on 5 December, during which fans can apply for specific matches.

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“She made me apply in person and she told them, ‘Alice deserves to go here, but we can’t afford to send her,’” Brooks recalls.

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

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