anwenden — meaning in English

English meaning

• adapt verb To change something so it becomes suitable for a new purpose or situation.
• apply verb To formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.

Senses

anwenden is used for these senses in English:

• adapt (transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.
• apply (transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case

adapt — full definition

1. verb To change something so it becomes suitable for a new purpose or situation.
2. verb To adjust oneself to new conditions.

apply — full definition

1. verb To formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.
2. verb To put something into use for a particular purpose.
3. verb To be relevant or have an effect on a particular case.

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