Apt, likely and liable are often interchangeable when followed by to and the infinitive, but clear differences may be descried.
Category: Synonyms
Approve vs Endorse vs Sanction vs Accredit vs Certify
Approve, endorse, sanction, accredit and certify all mean to have or to express a favorable opinion of.
Appropriation vs Grant vs Subvention vs Subsidy
Appropriation, grant, subvention and subsidy all mean money or property given or set apart by an authorized body for a predetermined use by others.
Approbation vs Approval
Approbation and approval are closely related in meaning.
Approach vs Near vs Approximate
Approach, near and approximate mean to come or draw close (to).
Apprehension vs Foreboding vs Misgiving vs Presentiment
Apprehension, foreboding, misgiving and presentiment all denote fear (or an instance of it) that something is going wrong or will go wrong.
Apprehend vs Comprehend
Apprehend and comprehend mean to lay hold of something with the mind so as to know it but together with their derivative nouns apprehension and comprehension are clearly distinguished in psychological use.
Appreciate vs Value vs Prize vs Treasure vs Cherish
Appreciate, value, prize, treasure and cherish all mean to hold in high estimation.
Apportion vs Portion vs Parcel vs Ration vs Prorate
Apportion, portion, parcel, ration and prorate all mean to divide something carefully and distribute it among a number.
Applause vs Acclamation vs Acclaim vs Plaudits
Applause, acclamation, acclaim and plaudits denote public expression of approbation.
Applaud vs Cheer vs Root
Applaud, cheer and root mean to demonstrate one’s feeling, especially one’s approbation or joy, audibly and enthusiastically.
Appetizer vs Hors d’oeuvre vs Aperitif
Appetizer is the comprehensive term denoting food or drink served in advance of a meal as a whet to the appetite.