apply to

VERB

approach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address advise feel greet

STRONG

accost beseech confer consult entreat implore plead propose supplicate thumb tumble

WEAK

appeal to feel one out give a play give a tumble make advance make overture make up to sound out speak to take aside talk to

Antonyms

STRONG

answer

WEAK

depart distance go away leave

VERB

beg

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask beseech implore plead pray solicit sue urge

STRONG

abjure advocate besiege canvass conjure crave desire entreat importune invoke nag petition press requisition supplicate woo worry

WEAK

call to impetrate obsecrate obtest

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

VERB

concern

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bother disturb interest involve perturb regard trouble worry

STRONG

disquiet distress touch

WEAK

be relevant to bear on become involved make anxious make uneasy pertain to take pains

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid calm help ignore please reassure soothe

WEAK

unconcern

VERB

concern

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belong to deal with involve regard

WEAK

answer to appertain to be about be applicable to be connected with be dependent upon be interdependent with be pertinent to be well taken bear on bear upon depend upon have a bearing on have connections with have implications for have relation to have significance for have to do with pertain to refer to

Antonyms

WEAK

unconcern

VERB

regard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

concern refer to

STRONG

interest

WEAK

be relevant to bear upon have a bearing on have to do with pertain to relate to

Antonyms

WEAK

disbelieve disregard ignore look away

Example Sentences

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That’s why the laws that apply to the rest of us should apply to judges, and those who interpret our laws should be subject to those same laws.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

In response, Albon said the regulations did not apply to him because he understood giving private donations, including charging for them, was legal.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur criticised what he called a hierarchy that prioritises top actors over technicians, saying work-life balance should apply to all on the set.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

This rule does not apply to survivor benefits, however.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“Does this new rule apply to coaches’ kids?

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

apply to

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