apply

CEFRB2

/əˈplaɪ/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make a formal request for a job, place, or service.

  2. 02

    verb

    To use a method, rule, or substance in a situation.

Examples

  • Apply pressure to stop the bleeding.

  • You should apply for the scholarship.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [əˈplɑɪ]
  • [əˈplɑj]

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relevant.

  2. To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case

  3. To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

More examples

In context

  • We need to apply the skills we’ve learned to solve this problem.

  • to apply funds to the repayment of a debt

  • to apply cream to a rash

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

She decided to blank for the scholarship to study abroad.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

Old French applierbor. Middle English aplien English apply Inherited from Middle English aplien, borrowed from Old French applier, from Latin applicō, from ad- + plicō (“fold; arrive”). See applicant, ply.