adhibit

[ ad-hib-it ]

verb (used with object)

1. to take or let in; admit.
2. to use or apply.
3. to attach.

adhibit

/ ˌædhɪˈbɪʃən; ədˈhɪbɪt /

verb

1. to administer or apply
2. to affix; attach

Derived Forms

• adhibition, noun

Other Words From

• ad·hi·bi·tion [ad-h, uh, -, bish, -, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of adhibit¹

1520–30; < Latin adhibitus brought (past participle of adhibēre to bring to), equivalent to ad- ad- + -hibi- (combining form of habēre to hold, have) + -tus past participle suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of adhibit¹

C16: from Latin adhibēre to bring on, from ad- to + habēre to have, hold

Example Sentences

It is claimed, however, that prisoners on conviction were required to adhibit their mark as a seal of confession.

From Project Gutenberg

To these, therefore, your Majesty will please to adhibit credence; at whose feet I anxiously and humbly recommend me and mine.

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