I . v. a.
1.
Lay upon, put or place upon.
2.
Appropriate, use, employ, exercise, ply, convert to use, put to use.
3.
Execute, carry out, put in practice.
4.
Devote, dedicate, addict, direct, engage, turn attentively, bend with diligence.
5.
Refer, make pertain, give direction upon.
II . v. n.
1.
Hold, hold good or true, fit or hit the case, come into play, be in point, be pertinent.
2.
Make formal request, enroll one's self as a candidate, make suit, become a candidate.