Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Applying.
How to pronounce applying:
US
Applying - as a verb
Put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example: "Use your head!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
employuseutiliseutilizeHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be pertinent or relevant or applicable
Example: "The same laws apply to you!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go forholdAsk (for something)
Example: "He applied for a leave of absence"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeakcall forquestrequestHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Coat, cover or smear a surface with
Example: "She applied paint to the back of the house"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coverHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be applicable to; as to an analysis
Example: "This theory lends itself well to our new data"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lend oneselfGive or convey physically
Example: "She gave him first aid"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
giveHypernyms (Closely Related)
administerallotdealdeal outdish outdispensedistributedole outlotmete outparcel outshell outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Avail oneself to
Example: "Apply a principle"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
practiceuseHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ensure observance of laws and rules
Example: "Apply the rules to everyone"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enforceimplementHypernyms (Closely Related)
compelobligateobligeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
Example: "He applied this racial slur to me!"
Apply oneself to
Example: "Please apply yourself to your homework"
Applying - as a noun
The act of applying; an application.
Example Sentences
"The applying process for the job took several weeks."
"His applying of the paint was messy and uneven."
"I need to gather some documents for my college applying."
"The company received a large number of applyings for the scholarship."
"Her frequent applying of pressure eventually caused the machine to break."
Word Game Points
Is APPLYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, applying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APPLYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is APPLYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, applying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPPLYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is APPLYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, applying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPPLYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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