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extend vs apply

apply vs extend

extend and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extend No No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of extend; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than extend:
  • extend: use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of extend include employ, use, utilise, utilize.
extend (verb) apply (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body ask (for something)
thrust or extend out refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
extend in scope or range or area put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer coat, cover or smear a surface with
continue or extend give or convey physically
expand the influence of avail oneself to
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance ensure observance of laws and rules
prolong the time allowed for payment of apply oneself to
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity be pertinent or relevant or applicable
open or straighten out; unbend be applicable to; as to an analysis
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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