Top synonyms for “apply”: employ, enforce, give, go for, hold, implement, lend oneself, practice, and 4 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)ask (for something)“He applied for a leave of absence”
- (verb)refer (a word or name) to a person or thing“He applied this racial slur to me!”
- (verb)put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose“use your head!”
- (verb)apply to a surface“She applied paint to the back of the house”
- (verb)give or convey physically“She gave him First Aid”
- (verb)ensure observance of laws and rules“Apply the rules to everyone”
- (verb)avail oneself to“apply a principle”
- (verb)apply oneself to“Please apply yourself to your homework”
- (verb)be pertinent or relevant or applicable“The same laws apply to you!”
- (verb)be applicable to; as to an analysis“This theory lends itself well to our new data”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "apply"?
Common synonyms for "apply" include employ, enforce, give, go for, hold, implement. Our thesaurus lists 12 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "apply" mean?
ask (for something) Example: "He applied for a leave of absence"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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