1. To apply oneself to.
2. To ask (for something).
3. To be pertinent or relevant or applicable; SYN. hold, go for.
4. To refer (a word or name) to a person or thing.

To bring in from abroad.

1. To form or discharge pus; suppurate
2. To be of importance; signify
3. To have weight or importance; to be important to

(Homonym: way, whey).
1. To determine the weight of.
2. To have a certain weight.
3. To be oppressive or burdensome; SYN. press.