apply
VERB
/ə'plaɪ/
5 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
apply is a valid 5-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
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A1P3P3L1Y4
1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 4 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING
What does apply mean?
VERB · 10 SENSES
1
Be pertinent or relevant or applicable.
“The same laws apply to you!”
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Refer (a word or name) to a person or thing.
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3
Avail oneself to.
“apply a principle”
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4
Be applicable to; as to an analysis.
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Apply to a surface.
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Give or convey physically.
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Ensure observance of laws and rules.
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Put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose.
“I apply this rule to get good results”
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Apply oneself to.
“Please apply yourself to your homework”
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Ask (for something).
“apply for a job”
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