verb
- past tense of adhibit; to apply, attach, or bring to bear (something) for a particular purpose
Usage: formal; archaic; chiefly literary
Examples
- The scholar adhibited careful analysis to the ancient text.
- She adhibited her expertise to solve the complex problem.
- They adhibited various methods to achieve the desired result.
- The craftsman adhibited precision tools to complete the delicate work.
- He adhibited considerable effort to the project.