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apply vs come to

come to vs apply

apply and come to both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apply No No Yes No
come to No No Yes No
As verbs, come to is a hypernym of apply; that is, come to is a word with a broader meaning than apply:
  • apply: be pertinent or relevant or applicable
  • come to: be relevant to
Other hypernyms of apply include bear on, concern, have to do with, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on.
apply (verb) come to (verb)
ask (for something) return to consciousness
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing cause to experience suddenly
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose attain
coat, cover or smear a surface with be relevant to
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
Difference between apply and come to

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