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apply vs extend

extend vs apply

apply and extend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apply No No Yes No
extend No No Yes No
As verbs, extend is a hyponym of apply; that is, extend is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apply:
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  • extend: use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
Other hyponyms of apply include commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give, play, play, pull out all the stops, assign, put, ply, address, waste, misapply, misuse, avail, overdrive, overuse, cannibalise, cannibalize, recycle, reprocess, reuse, exploit, work, exploit, tap, strain, exercise, exert, enjoy, take, share, put to work, work, implement, fall back, recur, resort.
apply (verb) extend (verb)
ask (for something) extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing thrust or extend out
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose extend in scope or range or area
coat, cover or smear a surface with lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
give or convey physically continue or extend
avail oneself to expand the influence of
ensure observance of laws and rules increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
apply oneself to prolong the time allowed for payment of
be pertinent or relevant or applicable use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
be applicable to; as to an analysis open or straighten out; unbend
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
cause to move at full gallop
offer verbally
make available; provide
span an interval of distance, space or time
reach outward in space
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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