Collocations with "apply"

60 collocations found

apply a formula

To use a formula in a practical situation.

formula7.3
provision applies

Used when a rule or condition is relevant to a particular situation or group.

provision7.3
apply cream

To put a cream onto a surface, especially the skin.

cream7.2
apply varnish

To put a layer of varnish onto a surface.

varnish7.2
apply voltage

To connect a voltage source across two points in a circuit.

voltage7.1
apply antiseptic

to spread antiseptic on a surface, like a wound

antiseptic7.0
apply glue

To spread a layer of glue onto a surface.

glue7.0
logic7.0
a maxim applies

a maxim is relevant or valid in a situation

maxim7.0
apply nail polish

To paint a layer of polish onto your nails.

nail polish7.0
apply polish

to put polish onto a surface

polish6.9
apply layer

to put a substance on a surface as a layer

layer6.8
apply manure

to put manure onto land as a fertilizer

manure6.8
apply a maxim

to use a maxim in a particular situation

maxim6.8
apply rigour

to use or implement strict standards and thoroughness

rigour6.8
apply spray

To put a substance on a surface using a spray.

spray6.8
apply a yardstick

To use a standard to evaluate something.

yardstick6.8
apply thinking

to use a particular method of thinking to a situation

thinking6.7
apply paint

A formal way to say put paint on a surface.

paint6.5
apply reasoning

to use reasoning in a particular situation

reasoning6.5
apply sparingly

to put on a substance like cream or paint in small amounts

sparingly6.5
apply powder

to put on cosmetic powder, often with a puff or brush

powder6.4
reasoning applies

used to say that a particular line of thought is also relevant in another situation

reasoning6.4
apply a coat of paint

To put a layer of paint onto a surface.

coat6.2
apply paste

to put paste onto a surface

paste6.2
apply plaster

To cover a wall with a layer of plaster.

plaster6.0
apply preservative

To put a preservative substance onto a surface.

preservative6.0
apply ink

To put ink onto a surface, often in printing or art.

ink5.5
apply decoration

To put a decorative pattern or substance onto a surface.

decoration4.8
apply an adjective

To use a specific adjective to describe someone or something.

adjective3.5