adˈhibə̇t transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin adhibitus, past participle of adhibēre to bring to, summon, admit to consultation, apply, from ad- + -hibēre (from habēre to hold) — more at habit
1. : to let in (as a person or thing) : bring in
2. : affix
adhibit a label
3. archaic : use , administer
adhibit medicine
• ad·hi·bi·tion ˌadəˈbishən, ˌadhə̇ˈ- noun -s