adhibit

[ ad-hib-it ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to take or let in; admit.

  2. to use or apply.

  1. to attach.

Origin of adhibit

1
1520–30; <Latin adhibitus brought (past participle of adhibēre to bring to), equivalent to ad-ad- + -hibi- (combining form of habēre to hold, have) + -tus past participle suffix

Other words from adhibit

  • ad·hi·bi·tion [ad-huh-bish-uhn], /ˌæd həˈbɪʃ ən/, noun

Words Nearby adhibit

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How to use adhibit in a sentence

  • It is claimed, however, that prisoners on conviction were required to adhibit their mark as a seal of confession.

    Dactylography | Henry Faulds
  • To these, therefore, your Majesty will please to adhibit credence; at whose feet I anxiously and humbly recommend me and mine.

British Dictionary definitions for adhibit

adhibit

/ (ədˈhɪbɪt) /


verb(tr) rare
  1. to administer or apply

  2. to affix; attach

Origin of adhibit

1
C16: from Latin adhibēre to bring on, from ad- to + habēre to have, hold

Derived forms of adhibit

  • adhibition (ˌædhɪˈbɪʃən), noun

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