apply: meaning and words from its letters
5 letters · 12 letter points · starts with A · ends with Y
Meaning of apply
verb
- transitive
To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
Example: to apply cream to a rash
- transitive
To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
Example: to apply funds to the repayment of a debt
- transitive
To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relevant.
Example: We need to apply the skills we’ve learned to solve this problem.
- transitive
To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently or with attention.
Listed forms: applies, applying, applied.
Source: Wiktionary — apply.
adj
- alt-of, alternative
Alternative spelling of appley.
Base or related entry: appley.
Source: Wiktionary — apply.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for apply.
verb
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
verb
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
- hold
- go for
verb
coat, cover or smear a surface with
- put on
verb
be applicable to; as to an analysis
- lend oneself
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is apply in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of apply
A(1) + P(3) + P(3) + L(1) + Y(4) = 12 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of apply
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
No other single-word anagram was found in our standard list.
Shorter words from apply
18 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in apply. Showing up to 24, longest first.