Words that rhyme with apply

Apply is a 2-syllable word with 230 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are multiply, shanghai, acidify. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of apply

verb
  1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"
  2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone"
  3. ask (for something); "He applied for a leave of absence"; "She applied for college"; "apply for a job"

Examples of "apply" in lyrics

See how apply is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I stay fly, the rules still apply"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Count Bass D, J-Live — Rules of Engagament
  • "But bones'll crack eyes when the pleasures apply"
    Tha Beggas — Extreme Pleasures
  • "So all take heed, I also will apply"
    Beretta 9 f/ Midaz — Who Cares

What do these rhymes mean?

acidify
make sour or more sour turn acidic; "the solution acetified"
alibi
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question a
alkali
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and
multiply
in several ways; in a multiple manner; "they were multiply checked for errors" combine by multiplication
shanghai
the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "apply" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like multiply, shanghai, acidify create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "apply" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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