apply vs have to do with

apply and have to do with both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apply	No	No	Yes	No
have to do with	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, have to do with is a hypernym of apply; that is, have to do with is a word with a broader meaning than apply:

Other hypernyms of apply include bear on, come to, concern, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on.

apply (verb)	have to do with (verb)
ask (for something)	be relevant to
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
coat, cover or smear a surface with
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