Apply and Exhaust

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

Exhaust and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exhaust" instead a verb "Apply".

Exhaust

Exhaust verb - To use up all the physical energy of.

Apply and exhaust are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Exhaust".

Common collocations

power apply power exhaust power
strength apply strength exhaust strength
methods apply methods exhaust methods
skills apply skills exhaust skills
Other words: powers, abilities.
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