Definition of apply

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Apply (v. t.) To busy; to keep at work; to ply.

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Puddle :: Puddle (v. t.) To make impervious to liquids by means of puddle; to apply puddle to.
Reapply :: Reapply (v. t. & i.) To apply again.
Reapplication :: Reapplication (n.) The act of reapplying, or the state of being reapplied..
Smoke :: Smoke (v. t.) To apply smoke to; to hang in smoke; to disinfect, to cure, etc., by smoke; as, to smoke or fumigate infected clothing; to smoke beef or hams for preservation..
Bathe :: Bathe (v. t.) To apply water or some liquid medicament to; as, to bathe the eye with warm water or with sea water; to bathe one's forehead with camphor..
Randing :: Randing (n.) The act or process of making and applying rands for shoes.
Convert :: Convert (v. t.) To apply to any use by a diversion from the proper or intended use; to appropriate dishonestly or illegally.
Splice :: Splice (v. t.) To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast..
Wringstaff :: Wringstaff (n.) A strong piece of plank used in applying wringbolts.
Treat :: Treat (v. t.) To subject to some action; to apply something to; as, to treat a substance with sulphuric acid..
Misapply :: Misapply (v. t.) To apply wrongly; to use for a wrong purpose; as, to misapply a name or title; to misapply public money..
Misapplying :: Misapplying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Misappl.
Swab :: Swab (n.) A bit of sponge, cloth, or the like, fastened to a handle, for cleansing the mouth of a sick person, applying medicaments to deep-seated parts, etc..
Adhibit :: Adhibit (v. t.) To use or apply; to administer.
Study :: Study (n.) To apply the mind to books or learning.
Salve :: Salve (n.) To heal by applications or medicaments; to cure by remedial treatment; to apply salve to; as, to salve a wound..
Manuring :: Manuring (n.) The act of process of applying manure; also, the manure applied..
Resort :: Resort (v. i.) To have recourse; to apply; to one's self for help, relief, or advantage..
Astrologize :: Astrologize (v. t. & i.) To apply astrology to; to study or practice astrology.
Abuse :: Abuse (v. t.) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to make an excessive use of; as, to abuse one's authority..
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