applies verb Stress: second syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: ap-plies (2) English Definition Be applicable or relevant; make a formal application. Example Sentence This rule applies to everyone. US IPA /əˈplaɪz/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /əˈplaɪz/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms pertains relates refers requests utilizes Antonyms ignores neglects Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link