Clues for the word "APPLY"

We've had 56 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 111 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on March 17, 2026.

Definition of apply

v. t. - To lay or place; to put or adjust (one thing to another); -- with to; as, to apply the hand to the breast; to apply medicaments to a diseased part of the body.
v. t. - To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case; to appropriate; to devote; as, to apply money to the payment of a debt.
v. t. - To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative; as, to apply the testimony to the case; to apply an epithet to a person.
v. t. - To fix closely; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention; to attach; to incline.
v. t. - To direct or address.
v. t. - To betake; to address; to refer; -- used reflexively.
v. t. - To busy; to keep at work; to ply.
v. t. - To visit.
v. i. - To suit; to agree; to have some connection, agreement, or analogy; as, this argument applies well to the case.
v. i. - To make request; to have recourse with a view to gain something; to make application. (to); to solicit; as, to apply to a friend for information.
v. i. - To ply; to move.
v. i. - To apply or address one's self; to give application; to attend closely (to).