denote vs apply

denote and apply both are verbs.

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

As verbs, apply is a hyponym of denote; that is, apply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than denote:

denote (verb)	apply (verb)
have as a meaning	ask (for something)
be a sign or indication of	refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
make known; make an announcement	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