Apply and Cover

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Apply

Apply verb - To put a layer of on a surface.

Usage example: apply the ointment liberally

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Cover is a synonym for apply in affect topic. In some cases you can use "Cover" instead a verb "Apply", when it comes to topics like spread, put substance on another.

Nearby Words: application, applied, applicable, applying

Cover

Cover verb - To serve as a replacement usually for a time only.

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Apply is a synonym for cover in spread topic. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Cover".

Nearby Words: covered, covering, coverage, coverlet

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amount	apply amount	cover amount
time	apply time	cover time
damage	apply damage	cover damage

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The American cover changed the girl and the background◊ to apply it to Cultural Translation, but the European cover used a luxurious background and replaced the girl for a gigantic shoe◊, supposedly to appeal it to older audiences.

Source: American Kirby is Hardcore
Carmilla's cover of 'The City' (original song by Unwoman) takes on a different meaning when you apply it in-universe.

Source: Music / Dr. Carmilla
Unlike later versions this doesn't apply to the Legendary on the box cover; you can still catch the opposite version's after beating the game and getting a special item.

Source: Videogame / Pokémon Gold and Silver

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