apply - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

ask (for something)

Synonyms

• apply

More generic

• ask for
• bespeak
• call for
• quest
• request

More specific

• put in
• submit

Verb

refer (a word or name) to a person or thing

Synonyms

• apply

More generic

• denote
• refer

Verb

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Synonyms

• apply
• employ
• use
• utilise
• utilize

More specific

• address
• assign
• avail
• cannibalise
• cannibalize
• commit
• consecrate
• dedicate
• devote
• enjoy
• exercise
• exert
• exploit
• extend
• fall back
• give
• implement
• misapply
• misuse
• overdrive
• overuse
• play
• ply
• pull out all the stops
• put
• put to work
• recur
• recycle
• reprocess
• resort
• reuse
• share
• strain
• take
• tap
• waste
• work

Related

• apply
• go for
• hold

Related

• apply
• practice
• use

Verb

apply to a surface

Synonyms

• apply
• put on

More generic

• cover

More specific

• clap on
• cold-cream
• cream
• dab
• daub
• dress
• gum
• putty
• slam on
• slap on
• sponge on
• swab
• swob

Verb

give or convey physically

Synonyms

• apply
• give

More generic

• administer
• allot
• deal
• deal out
• dish out
• dispense
• distribute
• dole out
• lot
• mete out
• parcel out
• shell out

More specific

• administer
• tread

Related

• give

Verb

ensure observance of laws and rules

Synonyms

• apply
• enforce
• implement

More generic

• compel
• obligate
• oblige

More specific

• execute
• run

Verb

avail oneself to

Synonyms

• apply
• practice
• use

More specific

• follow

Related

• apply
• employ
• use
• utilise
• utilize

Verb

apply oneself to

Synonyms

• apply

More generic

• commit
• consecrate
• dedicate
• devote
• give

Verb

be pertinent or relevant or applicable

Synonyms

• apply
• go for
• hold

More generic

• bear on
• come to
• concern
• have to do with
• pertain
• refer
• relate
• touch
• touch on

Related

• apply
• lend oneself

Verb

be applicable to; as to an analysis

Synonyms

• apply
• lend oneself

Related

• apply
• go for
• hold

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