apply

verb

1.
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
2.
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
3.
ask (for something)
Agent:
applier
5.
be applicable to; as to an analysis
6.
give or convey physically
7.
8.
ensure observance of laws and rules
Derived from:
applicative
9.
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
Derived from:
application
10.
apply oneself to
Derived from:
application