Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To make a request, use, or put something into action.
Apply
/əˈplaɪ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
You should apply for that job.He applied sunscreen before going outside.
Etymology:
The word apply comes from the Old French applier, meaning attach or dedicate, and from the Latin applicare, which meant to attach, to join, or to connect.
Usage Statistics:
111 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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