applies

Meanings

• Verb

  To make or become applicable or adapt to a new situation.

  - "The new policy applies to all employees."
  - "After the accident, the seat belt applies to save lives."

• Verb

  To put or apply (something) to a surface.

  - "Please apply a thin coat of paint to the wall."
  - "Apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun."

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Synonyms

appropriate , devote , use , attach , incline

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with applies
apply , hypocrisy , symphony , belly , jolly

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Variants

List of all variants of applies that leads to same result
applied , applier , appliers , applies , apply , applying

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Forms

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applied, applying, applicable

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Etymology

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The word 'apply' comes from the Old French word 'applier,' meaning 'to apply, to fasten, to attach.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'apply' is used in various contexts, including mathematics, where it refers to a function that takes an input and produces an output. In physics, 'apply' is used to describe the force that is exerted on an object. In cooking, 'apply' is used to describe the process of adding an ingredient to a dish.

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Related Concepts

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1. Application: A software program designed to perform a group of related tasks for the user.

2. Apply for a job: To submit an application to a potential employer in order to be considered for employment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'apply' is often used in the context of problem-solving and making things work in various situations. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello,' Iago advises Roderigo to 'apply' himself to Desdemona to win her favor.

How to Memorize "applies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'apply' as a verb meaning 'to make something work' or 'to put something on a surface.' Visualize yourself putting a coat of paint on a wall or using a software program.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'apply' with the idea of making something work or putting something in a new situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Apply A Paint To A Wall' to remember the definition of 'apply' as a verb meaning 'to put something on a surface.' Use the mnemonic 'Apply Yourself' to remember the definition of 'apply' as a verb meaning 'to make something work.'

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