verbπShareTo lay or place; to put (one thing to another)"to apply cream to a rash"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case"to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"actionprocessfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative"The teacher is applying the new rule to all students, considering it suitable for their behavior. "actionjobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention"She is applying sunscreen to her skin before going to the beach. "actionprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo to address; to refer; generally used reflexively."He is applying himself to his studies to get better grades. "actionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position)."I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender."jobbusinessorganizationpositionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group."That rule only applies to foreigners."organizationbusinessjobworkserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo busy; to keep at work; to ply."She spent the entire morning applying herself to finishing the report. "workactionjobprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo visit."My friend is applying to the new museum exhibit tomorrow. "actionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of applying; an application."The applying of sunscreen is important before going to the beach. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading