apply
- verb (v)
Meaning: work hard
Synonyms:
address
bear down
be diligent
be industrious
bend
buckle down
commit
concentrate
dedicate
devote
dig
direct
give
give all one’s got
give best shot
give old college try
grind
hammer away
hit the ball
hustle
knuckle down
make effort
peg away
persevere
plug
pour it on
pull out all stops
scratch
study
sweat
throw
try
turn
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