| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | activate | make active or effective |
| 2. | administer | give or manage formally |
| 3. | adopt | take up for use |
| 4. | anoint | apply oil ceremonially |
| 5. | appeal | make an urgent request |
| 6. | ask | request or seek |
| 7. | assess | impose a tax or fee |
| 8. | audition for | try for a role |
| 9. | bear on | be relevant to |
| 10. | bid for | seek to obtain |
| 11. | bind | oblige legally or morally |
| 12. | bring into force | make legally effective |
| 13. | bring to bear | use effort or influence |
| 14. | brush on | apply using a brush |
| 15. | carry out | perform or complete |
| 16. | charge | impose a fee or cost |
| 17. | coat | cover with a layer |
| 18. | compete for | try to win or get |
| 19. | concern | be about or affect |
| 20. | contend for | compete to obtain |
| 21. | count | be relevant or valid |
| 22. | cover | put over a surface |
| 23. | dab | apply with light touches |
| 24. | daub | smear thickly or carelessly |
| 25. | deploy | put into effective use |
| 26. | direct | aim or send toward |
| 27. | dispense | give out formally |
| 28. | dose | give a measured amount |
| 29. | draw on | use as a resource |
| 30. | dust | sprinkle lightly over |
| 31. | employ | use for a purpose |
| 32. | enforce | make a rule effective |
| 33. | enroll in | register to join |
| 34. | establish | set up officially |
| 35. | execute | carry out a plan |
| 36. | exercise | use a right or power |
| 37. | exert | apply force or influence |
| 38. | exploit | use for advantage |
| 39. | file | submit officially for record |
| 40. | fit | make suitable or relevant |
| 41. | give | administer or provide |
| 42. | go for | try to obtain |
| 43. | govern | control by rule |
| 44. | harness | use a resource effectively |
| 45. | hold | be valid or true |
| 46. | implement | put into practical effect |
| 47. | impose | put a rule or burden on |
| 48. | institute | start or establish formally |
| 49. | introduce | bring into use |
| 50. | invoke | cite or use formally |
| 51. | laminate | cover with protective layers |
| 52. | lay on | put on a surface |
| 53. | layer | put in layers |
| 54. | leverage | use strategically for advantage |
| 55. | levy | impose a charge or tax |
| 56. | lodge | submit officially or formally |
| 57. | make use of | use something for benefit |
| 58. | manage | control or administer |
| 59. | massage in | rub into the skin |
| 60. | nominate | propose for a position |
| 61. | obtain | be valid or established |
| 62. | offer | present for acceptance |
| 63. | operate | make work or function |
| 64. | overlay | cover with a layer |
| 65. | paint | coat with paint |
| 66. | pat on | apply with gentle pats |
| 67. | perform | do or carry out |
| 68. | put in place | establish for use |
| 69. | put into effect | make operative or active |
| 70. | put into practice | start using practically |
| 71. | put on | place on a surface |
| 72. | put to use | make practical use of |
| 73. | refer to | concern or relate to |
| 74. | register for | sign up to join |
| 75. | relate | be connected or relevant |
| 76. | request | ask for formally |
| 77. | resort to | use as an option |
| 78. | rub on | spread by rubbing |
| 79. | run | operate or administer |
| 80. | seal | coat to close gaps |
| 81. | slather | spread generously over |
| 82. | smear | spread thickly or messily |
| 83. | smooth on | apply evenly and gently |
| 84. | spray | apply as fine droplets |
| 85. | spread | put over a surface |
| 86. | sprinkle | scatter lightly over |
| 87. | strew | scatter over a surface |
| 88. | tap | make use of a resource |
| 89. | tender | offer formally for acceptance |
| 90. | treat | apply a process or substance |
| 91. | try for | attempt to get |
| 92. | try out for | audition or compete for |
| 93. | turn to | use for help or support |
| 94. | use | put to practical purpose |
| 95. | utilize | use effectively or practically |
| 96. | vie for | compete to obtain |
| 97. | volunteer for | offer oneself for |
| 98. | wash | coat with a thin liquid |
| 99. | wield | use power or influence |
| 100. | write in | submit in writing |
