Apply and Respond

Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

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

Respond

Respond verb - To act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence).

Apply and respond are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Respond".

Common collocations

sense apply sense respond sense
power apply power respond power
force apply force respond force
thanks apply thanks respond thanks
Other words: idea, sort, time, way, bit, ways, skills.
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