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applier

[uh-plahy] Origin

ap·ply

[uh-plahy] verb, -plied, -ply·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent: to apply a theory to a problem.
2.
to put to use, especially for a particular purpose: to apply pressure to open a door.
3.
to bring into action; use; employ: He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop.
4.
to use a label or other designation: Don't apply any such term to me.
5.
to use for or assign to a specific purpose: He applied a portion of his salary each week to savings.
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6.
to put into effect: They applied the rules to new members only.
7.
to devote or employ diligently or with close attention: to apply one's mind to a problem; to apply oneself to a task.
8.
to place in contact with; lay or spread on: to apply paint to a wall; to apply a bandage to a wound.
9.
to bring into physical contact with or close proximity to: to apply a match to gunpowder.
10.
to credit to, as an account: to apply $10 to his account at the store.
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verb (used without object)
11.
to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant: The argument applies to the case. The theory doesn't apply.
12.
to make an application or request; ask: to apply for a job; to apply for a raise.
13.
to lay or spread on: The plastic coating is easy to apply on any surface.
14.
to be placed or remain in contact: This paint doesn't apply very easily.

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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English ap(p)lien < Anglo-French, Old French ap(p)lier < Latin applicāre, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + plicāre to fold; see ply2

ap·pli·a·ble, adjective
ap·pli·a·ble·ness, noun
ap·pli·a·bly, adverb
ap·pli·er, noun
pre·ap·ply, verb (used with object), -plied, -ply·ing.
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re·ap·ply, verb, -plied, -ply·ing.
un·ap·pli·a·ble, adjective
un·ap·pli·a·b·ly, adverb
COLLAPSE


3. utilize. 5. appropriate, allot, assign, dedicate. 12. petition, sue, entreat.

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apply (əˈplaɪ)
 
vb (often foll by for) (often foll by to) , -plies, -plying, -plied
1.  (tr) to put to practical use; utilize; employ
2.  (intr) to be relevant, useful, or appropriate
3.  (tr) to cause to come into contact with; put onto
4.  to put in an application or request
5.  to devote (oneself, one's efforts) with diligence
6.  (tr) to bring into operation or use: the police only applied the law to aliens
7.  (tr) to refer (a word, epithet, etc) to a person or thing
 
[C14: from Old French aplier, from Latin applicāre to attach to]
 
ap'plier
 
n

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apply
late 14c., from O.Fr. aplier (Mod.Fr. appliquer), from L. applicare "to attach to, to devote oneself to," from ad- "to" + plicare "fold" see ply (v.)). The etymological sense is "to bring things in contact with one another."
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