Definitions
1.VerbTo lay or place; to put (one thing to another)"to apply cream to a rash"
2.VerbTo 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.VerbTo make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relevant."We need to apply the skills we’ve learned to solve this problem."
4.VerbTo put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently or with attention.
5.VerbTo work diligently and attentively."My parents say I could do well in school if I would apply myself."
6.VerbTo address oneself; to refer.
7.VerbTo submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" or "at" 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.; Most of the colleges she applied to were ones she thought she had a good chance of getting into.; Many of them don't know it, but almost a third of the inmates are eligible to apply for parole or work-release programs."
8.VerbTo pertain or be relevant."That rule only applies to foreigners."
9.VerbTo busy; to keep at work; to ply.
10.VerbTo visit.
11.AdjectiveAlternative spelling of appley.