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give vs apply

apply vs give

give is a noun but apply is not a noun.

give and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give Yes No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of give; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than give:
  • give: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of give include employ, use, utilise, utilize.
As verbs, apply is a hyponym of give; that is, apply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than give:
  • give: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  • apply: apply oneself to
Other hyponyms of give include consecrate, vow, rededicate.
As verbs, give and apply are synonyms defined as:
  • give and apply: give or convey physically
give (noun) apply (noun)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
give (verb) apply (verb)
proffer (a body part) ask (for something)
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
occur put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
estimate the duration or outcome of something coat, cover or smear a surface with
dedicate give or convey physically
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture avail oneself to
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow ensure observance of laws and rules
bestow apply oneself to
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause be pertinent or relevant or applicable
allow to have or take be applicable to; as to an analysis
manifest or show
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver
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