Word Meaning

Meaning of apply

- To lay or place; to put or adjust (one thing to another); -- with to; as, to apply the hand to the breast; to apply medicaments to a diseased part of the body.
- To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case; to appropriate; to devote; as, to apply money to the payment of a debt.
- To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative; as, to apply the testimony to the case; to apply an epithet to a person.
- To fix closely; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention; to attach; to incline.
- To direct or address.
- To betake; to address; to refer; -- used reflexively.
- To busy; to keep at work; to ply.
- To visit.
- To suit; to agree; to have some connection, agreement, or analogy; as, this argument applies well to the case.
- To make request; to have recourse with a view to gain something; to make application. (to); to solicit; as, to apply to a friend for information.
- To ply; to move.
- To apply or address one's self; to give application; to attend closely (to).

Crossword clue for apply

- Be relevant
- Bring to bear
- Cover with
- Implement
- Put into effect
- Put to use
- Sign up
- Submit résumé