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Synonyms of apply

6 similar words

Another word for apply is use. Other synonyms of apply are appropriate, devote, attach, incline and extend.

Synonyms and similar words for apply

verbTo put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case.

verbTo put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently or with attention.

verbTo pertain or be relevant.

  • extendTo bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.

Meaning of apply

  1. verb To lay or place; to put (one thing to another).
  2. verb To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case.
  3. verb To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relevant.

Full definition of apply

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Questions about synonyms of apply

What is another word for apply?
Apply has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as use, appropriate, devote, attach, incline and extend.
What does apply mean?
Apply means to lay or place; to put (one thing to another).

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Adapted from Wiktionary: apply (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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