To lay or place; to put (one thing to another
to apply cream to a rash
To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
to apply funds to the repayment of a debt
To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relevant.
We need to apply the skills we’ve learned to solve this problem.
Alternative spelling of appley.
From Middle English aplien, applien, from Old French applier, (French appliquer), from Latin applicō (“join, fix, or attach to”); from ad + plicō (“fold, twist together”). See applicant, ply.
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