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ap·ply

A0380800 (ə-plī′)v. ap·plied, ap·ply·ing, ap·plies v.tr.1. To bring into contact with something; put on: applied glue sparingly to the paper.2. To put to or adapt for a special use: applies all her money to her mortgage.3. To put into action: applied the brakes.4. To engage (oneself) in a task with close attention or persistence: applied myself to my studies.v.intr.1. To be pertinent or relevant: a rule that applies to everyone.2. To request or seek assistance, employment, or admission: applied for unemployment benefits; will apply to college next year.
[Middle English applien, from Old French aplier, from Latin applicāre, to affix : ad-, ad- + plicāre, to fold together; see plek- in Indo-European roots.]
ap·pli′a·ble adj.ap·pli′er n.

appliable

(əˈplaɪəbəl) adj another word for applicable