apply
ap·ply (ə-plīʹ)v. ap·plied, ap·ply·ing, ap·pliesv. tr. 1. To bring into nearness or contact with something; put on, upon, or to: applied glue sparingly to the paper. 2. To put to or adapt for a special use: applies all her money to her mortgage. 3. To put into action: applied the brakes. 4. To devote (oneself or one's efforts) to something: applied myself to my studies.v. intr. 1. To be pertinent or relevant: a rule that applies to everyone. 2. To request or seek assistance, employment, or admission: applied for unemployment benefits; will apply to college next year. See Synonyms at resort. [Middle English applien, from Old French aplier, from Latin applicāre, to affix : ad-, ad- + plicāre, to fold together; See plek- in Indo-European Roots.] ap·pliʹa·ble adj.ap·pliʹer n.
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