Apply and Lead

Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

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

Lead

Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

Apply and lead are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Lead".

Nearby Words: leading, leader, leaden, leadership, leaded

Common collocations

force apply force lead force
way apply way lead way
times apply times lead times

Both words in one sentence

  • This specific trope would best apply to Jeanna, the band’s sultry siren of a lead singer, but her Metal Scream is only implied, and never actually heard on the soundtrack.
  • Note that this doesn't apply if one particular singer is clearly signposted as the "lead" singer and the other(s) merely backing vocals.
  • In Neonfly, this trope would appear to apply to lead guitarist Frederick Thunder.
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