- Applies
- Harnesses
- Puts to a purpose
- Applications
- Avails oneself of
- Consumes
- Employs
- Employs some spouses
- Employs; applies
- Expends, ... up
- Applies pressure
- Brings to bear
- Exercises
- Strains
- Uses power
- Wields
- Wields (influence)
- Applies universally
- Is non-specific
- Makes broad claims
- Makes sweeping statements
- Speaks on all subjects
- Worldly speakers
- Applies lightly
- Fingerprints (coll)
- Painter (Sp)
- Touches lightly