Apply vs. Implement
Difference Between Apply and Implement
Applyverb
(transitive) To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
to apply cream to a rashImplementnoun
A tool or instrument for working with.
They carried an assortment of gardening implements in the truck.Applyverb
(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case; to appropriate; to devote
to apply funds to the repayment of a debtImplementverb
to bring about; to put into practice
It’s a good thought, but it will be a difficult thing to implement.Applyverb
(transitive) To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative; as, to apply the testimony to the case
Implementverb
to carry out; to do
Applyverb
(transitive) To fix closely; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention; to attach; to incline.
Implementnoun
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
Applyverb
(transitive) To betake; to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.
Implementverb
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design;
implement a procedureApplyverb
(intransitive) To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender.Most of the colleges she applied to were ones she thought she had a good chance of getting into.Many of them don't know it, but almost a third of the inmates are eligible to apply for parole or work-release programs.Implementverb
ensure observance of laws and rules;
Apply the rules to everyoneApplyverb
(intransitive) To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.
That rule only applies to foreigners.Implementverb
pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue;
Did he go through with the treatment?He implemented a new economic planShe followed up his recommendations with a written proposalApplyverb
(obsolete) To busy; to keep at work; to ply.
Applyverb
(obsolete) To visit.
Applyadjective
alternative spelling of appley
Applyverb
put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose;
use your head!we only use Spanish at homeI can't make use of this toolApply a magnetic field hereThis thinking was applied to many projectsHow do you utilize this tool?I apply this rule to get good resultsuse the plastic bags to store the foodHe doesn't know how to use a computerApplyverb
be pertinent or relevant or applicable;
The same laws apply to you!This theory holds for all irrational numbersThe same rules go for everyoneApplyverb
ask (for something);
He applied for a leave of absenceShe applied for collegeapply for a jobApplyverb
apply to a surface;
She applied paint to the back of the housePut on make-up!Applyverb
be applicable to; as to an analysis;
This theory lends itself well to our new dataApplyverb
give or convey physically;
She gave him First AidI gave him a punch in the noseApplyverb
avail oneself to;
apply a principlepractice a religionuse care when going down the stairsuse your common sensepractice non-violent resistanceApplyverb
ensure observance of laws and rules;
Apply the rules to everyoneApplyverb
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing;
He applied this racial slur to me!Applyverb
apply oneself to;
Please apply yourself to your homework
