Apply and Absorb

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Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

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Absorb and apply are semantically related in utilize topic. In some cases you can use "Absorb" instead a verb "Apply", when it comes to topics like utilise, waste, drain.

Nearby Words: application, applied, applicable, applying

Absorb

Absorb verb - To take in (something liquid) through small openings.

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Apply and absorb are semantically related in utilize topic. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Absorb", if it concerns topics such as utilise.

Nearby Words: absorbed, absorption, absorbing, absorbent, absorber

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Common collocations

fire	apply fire	absorb fire
power	apply power	absorb power
force	apply force	absorb force
strength	apply strength	absorb strength
Other words: knowledge, amount, time, damage, skills, powers, weapons, abilities, amounts.

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