Apply and Affect

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Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

Usage example: does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?

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Affect is a synonym for apply in property topic. In some cases you can use "Affect" instead a verb "Apply", when it comes to topics like relevant, be pertinent.

Nearby Words: application, applied, applicable, applying

Affect

Affect verb - To be the business or affair of.

Usage example: fortunately, hurricane season doesn't affect the West Coast

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Apply is a synonym for affect in property topic. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Affect", if it concerns topics such as be pertinent.

Nearby Words: affected, affection, affectation, affecting, affective

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status	apply status	affect status
time	apply time	affect time
way	apply way	affect way
level	apply level	affect level
Other words: damage, skills, powers, abilities.

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