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recur vs apply

apply vs recur

recur and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recur No No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of recur; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than recur:
  • recur: have recourse to
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of recur include employ, use, utilise, utilize.
recur (verb) apply (verb)
happen or occur again ask (for something)
return in thought or speech to something refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
have recourse to 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
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