Apply and Rub

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Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.
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Rub is a synonym for apply in put substance on another topic. In some cases you can use "Rub" instead a verb "Apply".
Nearby Words: application, applied, applicable, applying

Rub

Rub verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.
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Apply is a synonym for rub in stroke topic. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Rub", if it concerns topics such as spread.

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status apply status rub status
way apply way rub way
ointment apply ointment rub ointment
powers apply powers rub powers
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