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apply

Definition for apply

verb as in put into use

verb as in be appropriate, relevant

Strongest matches

affect, connect, involve, pertain, refer, relate

Weak matches

be applicable, be pertinent, bear upon

verb as in put substance on another

Strongest matches

administer, cover, spread

Weak matches

lay on, put on

verb as in ask, request

Strongest matches

appeal, claim, demand

Weak matches

put in, put in for

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The term “eugenics” was coined in 1883 by Francis Galton, who aimed to apply the findings of his cousin, Charles Darwin, to better society.

Europe and the United States have not been willing to apply the kind of economic pressure that would seriously dent Russia’s ability to carry on the war.

Her thesis advisor, Bill Hodgkiss, professor of applied ocean science at Scripps’ Marine Physical Laboratory, said she is the only student he ever had who became an astronaut.

The bill does not apply to police dogs or service animals and provides an exemption for shelters, rescues and 4H clubs.

The brakeman tried to apply emergency brakes but failed to prevent the derailment, The cause of the crash remains unknown.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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