Apply
Apply verb - To occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention.
Usage example: Sam applied himself to writing thank-you letters to everyone who'd helped sponsor him for the charity walk
Bend is a synonym for apply in collect topic. In some cases you can use "Bend" instead a verb "Apply", when it comes to topics like work hard.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Also could apply to the Mastigos, who develop mind-warping powers, as well as the ability to bend space to their will.
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The perpetual motion machine issue actually arises from trying to apply the laws of physics too accurately, while simultaneously trying to bend them in the name of the Rule of Fun.
Source: Video Game / Dwarf Fortress
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