Definitions for applies

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applies ap·ply

Spelling: [uh-plahy]

IPA: /əˈplaɪ/

Applies is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 208 anagrams from letters in applies (aeilpps).

Definitions for applies

verb (used with object)

1. to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent:
2. to put to use, especially for a particular purpose:
3. to bring into action; use; employ:
4. to use a label or other designation:
5. to use for or assign to a specific purpose:
6. to put into effect:
7. to devote or employ diligently or with close attention:
8. to place in contact with; lay or spread on:
9. to bring into physical contact with or close proximity to:
10. to credit to, as an account:

verb (used without object)

1. to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant:
2. to make an application or request; ask:
3. to lay or spread on:
4. to be placed or remain in contact:

Origin of applies

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 ply

Examples for applies

This applies to individuals just as truly as it does to mankind.

The injunction, she argued, only applies to these four plaintiffs—not to anyone else.

That applies especially to concepts borrowed of the white men.

He said something that applies to cops of whatever race in whatever jurisdiction.

There is a mini-salon station that applies sparkles onto willing attendees nails.

What Mrs. Chisholm described to Mrs. Stowe as the secret of her success, applies to all life.

In particular, it applies to immigrants who lost their U.S. citizenship after their involvement in World War II was discovered.

The same principle (by the way) applies to the difficult problem of wives.

Now, this applies only so far as individuals are indicated, and it is so far right.

But thanks to a 1997 Supreme Court decision, it only applies to the federal government, not the states.