to apply

Examples

• All

• I'm going to apply a little bit in here.

• We conclude with four points that apply as much to practice as to theory.

  Academic text (2013)

• And after this we will then apply the division rule.

• Now how can we apply this force?

• We may come to care about what we learn and apply that knowledge in practical ways.

  Academic text (2013)

• Common Core ELA Standards are best applied in the domains for which they were written.

  Academic text (2013)

• Let's take those chords and apply the melody in C major.

  WIRED

• It feels quicker to apply than their past mascara.

• OK, so I'm going to apply this with my elf blush brush.

• The teacher explained how to apply the mathematical formula to solve the problem.

Synonyms

U

to use

vsto apply

∞ 1.0

To put something to work for a purpose

focuses on making a rule or method work for a particular purpose

I

to implement

vsto apply

515 3.7

To put a plan or rule into action

is about making a rule or method work for a particular purpose

U

to utilize

vsto apply

• Formal

224 4.9

To use something for a particular purpose

focuses on putting rules or methods into effect in real situations

E

to employ

vsto apply

203 2.2

To use something for a particular purpose

focuses on putting rules or methods into effect for a purpose

P

to put into practice

vsto apply

5 3.7

To use an idea or plan in a real situation

focuses on making a rule or method work for a particular purpose

Antonyms

I

to ignore

∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

D

to disregard

119 3.9

Ignore something or someone on purpose

Phrasal Verbs

A

to apply for

208 1.4

To officially ask for something like a job or a visa

A

to apply oneself to

41 4.2

To work hard and focus on a task

A

to apply oneself

10 3.9

To work hard and give your full attention to a task

How Thorough

to enforce

417 4.1

to implement

515 3.7

to apply

374 2.8

to consider

∞ 1.1

to mention

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology