• verb:   apply oneself to

  Example: "Please apply yourself to your homework"

• verb:   be pertinent or relevant or applicable

  Example: "The same laws apply to you!"

• verb:   ask (for something)

  Example: "Apply for a job"

• verb:   refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
• verb:   give or convey physically
• verb:   avail oneself to

  Example: "Apply a principle"

• verb:   be applicable to; as to an analysis
• verb:   apply to a surface
• verb:   ensure observance of laws and rules

  Example: "Apply the rules to everyone"

• verb:   put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

  Example: "Apply a magnetic field here"

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