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| ap·ply [ ə pl ] (past and past participle ap·plied, present participle ap·ply·ing, 3rd person present singular ap·plies) |
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1. intransitive verb formally request something: to make a formal, usually written, request for something
  How do I apply for the job?
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2. transitive verb use something: to make use of something to achieve a result
applied his first-aid skills to help the accident victims
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3. intransitive verb be relevant: to be relevant to somebody or something
The requirement applies only if you are over 65.
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4. transitive verb spread something: to spread a liquid or other material over a surface
Apply a thin layer of cream to the face and neck.
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5. ap·ply your·self vr work hard: to work hard or spend a significant amount of time on something
I could have done better if I'd applied myself a little more.
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| [14th century. Via Old French aplier< Latin applicare "fold toward" < plicare "to fold" (see ply2)] |
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| ap·pli·er noun |
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