apply (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈplaɪ/
Definition
To formally ask for something, like a job, a place at a school, or a loan.
Examples
She wants to apply for the new manager position.
You need to apply by Friday to get into the program.
Many students apply to this university every year.
How to Use apply
- apply for (prepositional phrase)
- To formally ask for something. — "She will apply for a scholarship."
- apply to (prepositional phrase)
- To send an application to a place or person. — "He wants to apply to a university in London."
- apply to (prepositional phrase)
- To be relevant or true for someone or something. — "That rule does not apply to me."
- apply something to something (prepositional phrase)
- To put something on a surface. — "Please apply sunscreen to your face."
- apply oneself (collocation)
- To work hard and focus on a task. — "You need to apply yourself to learn English."
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