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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