Apply and Follow

Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

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

Follow verb - Adhere to or practice.

Usage example: These people still follow the laws of their ancient religion

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Apply and follow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Follow".

Nearby Words: following, follower, followed

model	apply model	follow model
time	apply time	follow time
way	apply way	follow way
rule	apply rule	follow rule
Other words: law, advice, philosophy, logic, rules, tropes.

If a troper does not like the way the story is going, he can create an Alternate Branch of the story, but it has to follow all rules which apply to the exquisite corpse.

Source: Just For Fun / Exquisite Corpse
This could technically apply to an entire race - the horned, tall people who follow the philosophy known as the Qun.

Source: No Name Given / Video Games
Iason claims he doesn't have to follow the protocols for owning a Pet with Riki because he's a mongrel, has no official identity and thus the rules don't apply to him.

Source: Loophole Abuse / Anime and Manga

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