Passes a list of arguments to, and executes, a specified function
(apply 'function list)
Arguments
A function. The function argument can be either a symbol identifying a defun, or a lambda expression.
A list. Can be nil, if the function accepts no arguments.
Return Values
The result of the function call.
Examples
Command: (apply '+ '(1 2 3))
6
Command: (apply 'strcat '("a" "b" "c"))
"abc"
