Quick definitions from WordNet (apply)
▸ verb: apply oneself to ("Please apply yourself to your homework")
▸ verb: be pertinent or relevant or applicable ("The same laws apply to you!")
▸ verb: ask (for something) ("Apply for a job")
▸ verb: refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
▸ verb: give or convey physically
▸ verb: avail oneself to ("Apply a principle")
▸ verb: be applicable to; as to an analysis
▸ verb: apply to a surface
▸ verb: ensure observance of laws and rules ("Apply the rules to everyone")
▸ verb: put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose ("Apply a magnetic field here")
▸ Also see apply
▸ verb: apply oneself to ("Please apply yourself to your homework")
▸ verb: be pertinent or relevant or applicable ("The same laws apply to you!")
▸ verb: ask (for something) ("Apply for a job")
▸ verb: refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
▸ verb: give or convey physically
▸ verb: avail oneself to ("Apply a principle")
▸ verb: be applicable to; as to an analysis
▸ verb: apply to a surface
▸ verb: ensure observance of laws and rules ("Apply the rules to everyone")
▸ verb: put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose ("Apply a magnetic field here")
▸ Also see apply