applies

英[əˈplaiz]

v. 应用( apply的第三人称单数 ); [apply oneself]使（自己）致力于; [apply oneself]使从事于; 使接触

v put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose\nv be pertinent or relevant or applicable\nv ask (for something)\nv apply to a surface\nv be applicable to; as to an analysis\nv give or convey physically\nv avail oneself to\nv ensure observance of laws and rules; \nv refer (a word or name) to a person or thing\nv apply oneself to