1. to apply or put to use; to employ or utilize
Usage: formal; archaic
2. to attach or affix to something
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• The physician adhibited a poultice to the wound.
• He adhibited great care in his examination of the documents.
• The seal was adhibited to the letter as proof of authenticity.
• They adhibited all available resources to complete the project.
• The craftsman adhibited his skill to the restoration work.