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ap·ply  audio  (-pl) KEY 

VERB:
ap·plied, ap·ply·ing, ap·plies
VERB:
tr.
  1. To bring into nearness or contact with something; put on, upon, or to: applied glue sparingly to the paper.
  2. To put to or adapt for a special use: applies all her money to her mortgage.
  3. To put into action: applied the brakes.
  4. To devote (oneself or one's efforts) to something: applied myself to my studies.
VERB:
intr.
  1. To be pertinent or relevant: a rule that applies to everyone.
  2. To request or seek assistance, employment, or admission: applied for unemployment benefits; will apply to college next year. See Synonyms at resort.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English applien, from Old French aplier, from Latin applicre, to affix : ad-, ad- + plicre, to fold together; see plek- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
ap·plia·ble(Adjective), ap·plier(Noun)


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