apply
To ask for something or use something.
Meanings of «apply»
1 · verb
to use something, or put a substance onto a surface
You should apply sunscreen before going outside today.
2 · verb
to make a formal request, especially for a job or place
She plans to apply for a new job.
Similar: requestpetition forput in for
Translation
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«apply» in 17 languages
AR العربية
AZ Azərbaycan
DE Deutsch
ES Español
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FR Français
HI हिन्दी
ID Indonesia
JA 日本語
KO 한국어
PT Português
RO Română
RU Русский
TH ไทย
TR Türkçe
UK Українська
UZ O‘zbek
VI Tiếng Việt
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The difference between similar words
to make use of something
applyuse a rule, idea or method in a situationYou can apply this method to many problems.
utilizeformalformal; use something well for a purposeWe can utilize the extra room as an office.
Word family
apply B1 · verbapplication B1 · nounapplicant B1 · noun