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refer vs apply

apply vs refer

refer and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
refer No No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hyponym of refer; that is, apply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refer:
  • refer: have as a meaning
  • apply: refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
Other hyponyms of refer include convolute, pervert, sophisticate, twist, twist around, euphemise, euphemize, come back, hark back, recall, return, identify, name, slur, express, state.
As verbs, apply is a hyponym of refer; that is, apply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refer:
  • refer: be relevant to
  • apply: be pertinent or relevant or applicable
Other hyponyms of refer include center, center on, centre, concentrate on, focus on, revolve about, revolve around, go for, hold, affect, involve, regard, interest, matter to.
refer (verb) apply (verb)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another ask (for something)
have as a meaning refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
make reference to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
use a name to designate coat, cover or smear a surface with
seek information from give or convey physically
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision avail oneself to
be relevant 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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