Crossword Clue:

to apply to a purpose

Answer	Crossword Clue
PRIME	Apply a basecoat to
DRESS	Apply a bandage to
HONE	Apply to a whetstone

ENDORSE	Apply a signature to
BLAME	Apply a charge to, maybe
MEDICATE	Apply a healing substance to.
REGRADE	Apply a curve to, perhaps
KNUCKLEDOWN	Apply oneself to a task
SWIPE	Apply a five-finger discount to
MAT	Place to apply a chicken wing
BASTE	Apply juice, as to a turkey

REICE	Apply a cold compress to once more
SMUSH	Apply, as a pie to the face
NOISELAW	Urban ordinance that might apply to a late-night party
RUBIN	Apply to the skin, as on a mixed-up U.C.L.A. athlete?