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cannibalize vs apply

apply vs cannibalize

cannibalize and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cannibalize No No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of cannibalize; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than cannibalize:
  • cannibalize: use parts of something to repair something else
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of cannibalize include employ, use, utilise, utilize.
cannibalize (verb) apply (verb)
eat human flesh ask (for something)
use parts of something to repair something else 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
Difference between cannibalize and apply

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