applied
Word Statistics
Standard vocabulary
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
1. Put into practical use.
2. Of a branch of science, serving another branch of science or engineering.
≠ Antonyms
1. To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
"to apply cream to a rash"
2. 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"
3. To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
"We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem"
4. To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention
5. To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.
6. To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
"I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender."
7. To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.
"That rule only applies to foreigners."
8. To busy; to keep at work; to ply.
9. To visit.
Synonyms
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