apply vs implement

implement vs apply

apply is not a noun while implement is a noun.

apply and implement both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apply	No	No	Yes	No
implement	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, implement is a hyponym of apply; that is, implement 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
implement: apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

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, extend, strain, exercise, exert, enjoy, take, share, put to work, work, fall back, recur, resort.

As verbs, apply and implement are synonyms defined as:

apply and implement: ensure observance of laws and rules

Other synonyms of apply include enforce.

apply (noun)	implement (noun)
	instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

apply (verb)	implement (verb)
ask (for something)	pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing	ensure observance of laws and rules
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
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

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