CEFR A2

apply shampoo

verb phrase

Meaning

To put shampoo onto your hair and scalp, usually as part of washing it.

Examples

Make sure to apply shampoo evenly from root to tip.
He learned to apply shampoo gently to avoid irritating his scalp.

Synonyms: wash, lather, cleanse

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apply shampoo (A2)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: əˈplaɪ ˈʃæmˌpuː

Definition

To put shampoo onto your hair and scalp, usually as part of washing it.

Examples

Make sure to apply shampoo evenly from root to tip.
He learned to apply shampoo gently to avoid irritating his scalp.

How to Use apply shampoo

apply shampoo to (prepositional phrase): To put shampoo onto a specific area, usually hair. — "Apply shampoo to the roots of your hair first."
apply shampoo and rinse (collocation): The two sequential actions of washing hair with shampoo and then rinsing it out. — "First, apply shampoo and rinse, then use conditioner."

Synonyms of apply shampoo

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