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What is another word for Apply? – 318 Apply Synonyms

    Need another word for Apply? Use these synonyms of Apply from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    submit tender offer present put forward propose suggest recommend nominate put in lodge file register enroll enter join use utilize employ exercise exert activate operate implement administer dispense distribute bestow confer grant award assign allot allocate devote dedicate direct aim target focus concentrate fix fasten attach affix append add annex impose enforce compel coerce force obligate bind tie secure tie up tie down moor anchor apply oneself put one's mind to attend pay attention heed notice observe perceive discern distinguish recognize acknowledge avail take advantage capitalize exploit utilize leverage wield ply bring to bear play exercise bring into play put to use make use of use to good effect

    Meaning of Apply

    The primary meaning of the word "apply" is to put something into operation or to use something for a particular purpose.

    Definitions

    • To put something into operation or to use something for a particular purpose
    • * To give something a particular purpose or direction
    • * To make a formal request for something, typically in writing
    • * To bring something to bear on a particular situation or problem

    Etymology of Apply

    The word "apply" comes from the Old French word "apliier", which is derived from the Latin word "applicare", meaning "to fold or to attach to"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially with the meaning "to fold or to attach to", and later with the meaning "to put into operation or to use for a particular purpose"

    Example Uses

    • She applied for the job by submitting her resume and cover letter
    • * The new policy will be applied to all employees starting next month
    • * The teacher applied the brakes to slow down the bus
    • * The company will apply the new technology to improve efficiency

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    remove eliminate withdraw retract cancel abolish annul nullify void repeal revoke rescind dismiss reject refuse decline deny disallow prohibit forbid ban bar exclude omit neglect ignore disregard overlook pass over shelve postpone delay suspend discontinue cease stop halt desist abstain refrain withhold withhold from exempt excuse spare exempt from free from liberate release discharge acquit

    Related Nouns

    application request proposal submission tender offer presentation proposal suggestion recommendation nomination registration enrollment entry use utilization employment exercise operation implementation administration dispensation distribution bestowal conferment grant award assignment allotment allocation devotion dedication direction aim target focus concentration fixture fastening attachment affixation appendix addition annexation imposition enforcement compulsion coercion force obligation binding tie security mooring anchor effort exertion endeavor attempt try trial test

    Related Verbs

    submit tender offer present propose suggest recommend nominate put lodge file register enroll enter use utilize employ exercise operate implement administer dispense distribute bestow confer grant award assign allot allocate devote dedicate direct aim target focus concentrate fix fasten attach affix append add annex impose enforce compel coerce force obligate bind tie secure tie up tie down moor anchor apply oneself attend pay attention heed notice observe perceive discern distinguish recognize acknowledge avail take advantage capitalize exploit utilize leverage wield ply bring to bear play exercise bring into play put to use make use of use to good effect

    Related Adjectives

    applicable relevant pertinent suitable fitting appropriate proper correct right apt felicitous opportune timely seasonal handy useful usable serviceable practical pragmatic effective efficacious efficient operative operational functioning working active alive animate vigorous energetic forceful