v. (ies, ied) 1 (often foil. by for, to, or to + infin.) formally request. 2 (often foil. by to) be relevant. 3 a make use of; employ (apply the rules; apply common sense). b operate (apply the brakes). 4 (often foil. by to) put or spread on. 5 refl. (often foil. by to) devote oneself. [Latin applico fasten to] appoint /a’paint/ v. 1 assign a job or office to. 2 (often foil. by for) fix (a time, place, etc.). 3 (as appointed adj.)
