Looking for the meaning of the word APPLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of APPLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Apply
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French aplier, from Latin applicare ‘fold, fasten to’, from ad- ‘to’ + plicare ‘to fold’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈplʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a formal application or request
Short Definition:make formal application
Examples:- you need to apply to the local authority for a grant
- a number of people have applied to vote by proxy
Definition:
be applicable or relevant
Short Definition:be applicable
Examples:- prices do not apply to public holiday periods
- normal rules apply
Definition:
put or spread (a substance) on a surface
Short Definition:put or spread
Examples:- the sealer can be applied to new wood
Definition:
give one's full attention to a task; work hard
Short Definition:work hard
Examples:- for two years, she applied herself to her studies with dedication
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