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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
usethe usual, neutral wordI use my phone to learn words.
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