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Mục lục 1 Verb (used with object) 1.1 to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent 1.2 to put to use, esp. for a particular purpose 1.3 to bring into action; use; employ 1.4 to use a label or other designation 1.5 to use for or assign to a specific purpose 1.6 to put into effect 1.7 to devote or employ diligently or with close attention 1.8 to place in contact with; lay or spread on 1.9 to bring into physical contact with or close proximity to 1.10 to credit to, as an account 2 Verb (used without object) 2.1 to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant 2.2 to make an application or request; ask 2.3 to lay or spread on 2.4 to be placed or remain in contact 3 Synonyms 3.1 verb

Verb (used with object)

to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent

to apply a theory to a problem.

to put to use, esp. for a particular purpose

to apply pressure to open a door.

to bring into action; use; employ

He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop.

to use a label or other designation

Don't apply any such term to me.

to use for or assign to a specific purpose

He applied a portion of his salary each week to savings.

to put into effect

They applied the rules to new members only.

to devote or employ diligently or with close attention

to apply one's mind to a problem; to apply oneself to a task.

to place in contact with; lay or spread on

to apply paint to a wall; to apply a bandage to a wound.

to bring into physical contact with or close proximity to

to apply a match to gunpowder.

to credit to, as an account

to apply

to his account at the store.

Verb (used without object)

to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant

The argument applies to the case. The theory doesn't apply.

to make an application or request; ask

to apply for a job; to apply for a raise.

to lay or spread on

The plastic coating is easy to apply on any surface.

to be placed or remain in contact

This paint doesn't apply very easily.

Synonyms

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