verb
- present participle of adhibit; to apply, attach, or bring to bear (something) for a particular purpose
Usage: formal; archaic; chiefly literary
Examples
- The scholar was adhibiting careful analysis to the ancient text.
- By adhibiting modern techniques, the researchers improved their results.
- She succeeded in adhibiting her considerable talents to the problem.
- The committee is adhibiting strict standards to the evaluation process.
- He began adhibiting pressure to encourage compliance.