Apply and Overlie

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

Usage example: apply the ointment liberally

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

Overlie verb - To lie over parts of one another.

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Apply and overlie are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Overlie".

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