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take vs apply

apply vs take

take is a noun but apply is not a noun.

take and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take Yes No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of take; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than take:
  • take: travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of take include employ, use, utilise, utilize.
take (noun) apply (noun)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
take (verb) apply (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness ask (for something)
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial coat, cover or smear a surface with
be seized or affected in a specified way give or convey physically
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives avail oneself to
be a student of a certain subject ensure observance of laws and rules
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes apply oneself to
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression be pertinent or relevant or applicable
accept or undergo, often unwillingly be applicable to; as to an analysis
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
make a film or photograph of something
lay claim to; as of an idea
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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