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verb
put into use
Synonyms: administer, assign, bring into play, bring to bear, employ, engage, execute, exercise, exploit, handle, implement, practice, utilize
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verb
be appropriate, relevant
Synonyms: affect, allude, appertain, be applicable, bear upon, be pertinent, concern, connect, fit, involve, pertain, refer, regard, relate, suit, touch
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verb
put substance on another
Synonyms: administer, affix, anoint, bestow, cover, fasten, join, lay on, massage, paint, place, put on, rub, smear, spread, touch
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verb
ask, request
Synonyms: appeal, claim, demand, inquire, petition, put in, put in for, requisition, solicit, sue
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verb
work hard
Synonyms: address, bear down, be diligent, be industrious, bend, buckle down, commit, concentrate, dedicate, devote, dig, direct, give, give all one’s got, give best shot, give old college try, grind, hammer away, hit the ball, hustle, knuckle down, make effort, peg away, persevere, plug, pour it on, pull out all stops, scratch, study, sweat, throw, try, turn