Sentences with applies
ap·ply
A a - To apply a theory to a problem.
- To apply pressure to open a door.
- Every thief applies a standard of behavior towards others that he would never allow to be applied to himself.
- Where education does not prevent or correct the situation, the Coalition employs advocacy and applies additional pressure.
- He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop.
- Don't apply any such term to me.
- Special rate applies for the first 6 months from opening account.
- It's pretty spot-on advice for chefs just about anywhere, but I reckon it applies to Italian food more than any other.
- He applied a portion of his salary each week to savings.
- They applied the rules to new members only.
- To apply one's mind to a problem; to apply oneself to a task.
- To apply paint to a wall; to apply a bandage to a wound.
- To apply a match to gunpowder.
- To apply $10 to his account at the store.
- The argument applies to the case. The theory doesn't apply.
- To apply for a job; to apply for a raise.
- The plastic coating is easy to apply on any surface.
- This paint doesn't apply very easily.