apply
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Sense: Verb: put on a layer of
Synonyms:
put on a layer of, spread Collocations, rub on, rub in, smear on, slather, coat Collocations, cover Collocations, lay Collocations, surface Collocations
Sense: Verb: make use of
Synonyms:
make use of, utilize, utilise , use Collocations, employ Collocations, put sth into practice, practice Collocations, practise , implement Collocations, put sth to use, exploit Collocations, bring sth to bear
Sense: Verb: enforce laws, etc.
Synonyms:
enforce Collocations, impose, implement Collocations, execute Collocations, administer, carry out, effect Collocations, effectuate
Sense: Verb: be relevant
Synonyms:
be relevant, be applicable, pertain Collocations, appertain, be pertinent, bear Collocations, have a bearing, refer Collocations, affect Collocations, concern Collocations, relate Collocations, involve Collocations, come into play
Sense: Verb: submit an application or request
Synonyms:
submit an application, put in an application, submit a resume , submit your CV , try out , audition, bid Collocations, appeal Collocations, make a request, request Collocations, ask Collocations, petition
Sense: Verb: work hard - followed by 'yourself'
Synonyms:
devote yourself, buckle down , knuckle down , get down to work, get to work, work hard, give it your all, be hardworking, be diligent, keep your nose to the grindstone, put your shoulder to the wheel, burn the candle at both ends
apply (oneself)
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Synonyms:
attend to, dedicate oneself, devote oneself, address oneself, be occupied with, keep one's mind on, direct oneself to, concentrate on, persevere in, persist in, give oneself wholly to, be industrious, work at, buckle down, keep one's nose to the grindstone, be diligent, be hardworking, work hard at, get down to work