Aplikar

to applyVerb

Alternative meanings

to apply; to use in a situation; to put into practice; to request formally; to be applicable; to put onto a surface

Pronunciation

ah-plee-KAR

Root and affixes

Borrowed from Spanish aplicar and used in Cebuano/Bisaya for several senses of apply.

Variants or conjugations

iaplikar; moaplikar; nag-aplikar; giaplikar; aplikasyon; aplikable; paggamit

Related words and expressions

use; utilize; work/job; application; law; method; system

Meaning and usage notes

Aplikar is useful for applying rules, methods, or knowledge, and also for applying to a job or program. For simply using something, gamit or gamiton may sound more natural. For applying cream, paint, or something onto a surface, usage depends on context.