Apply
verb
To use or do something for a particular purpose.
You need to apply more effort to achieve this task.
Often appears as...
- apply pressure
- apply knowledge
verb
To make a formal request or apply for something, like a job or admission to an institution.
She decided to apply for the job she saw online.
Often appears as...
- apply for a job
- apply for a loan
verb
To put or spread something onto something else.
Please apply the ointment to the affected area twice a day.
Often appears as...
- apply makeup
- apply ointment
verb
To be relevant or applicable to a particular situation or person.
These rules apply to everyone, without exception.
Often appears as...
- apply to someone
- apply to a situation
verb
To use a rule, law, or piece of knowledge.
The judge must apply the law fairly.
Often appears as...
- apply the law
- apply a rule
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To use or do something for a particular purpose.
You need to apply more effort to achieve this task.
Often appears as...
- apply pressure
- apply knowledge
verb
To make a formal request or apply for something, like a job or admission to an institution.
She decided to apply for the job she saw online.
Often appears as...
- apply for a job
- apply for a loan
verb
To put or spread something onto something else.
Please apply the ointment to the affected area twice a day.
Often appears as...
- apply makeup
- apply ointment
verb
To be relevant or applicable to a particular situation or person.
These rules apply to everyone, without exception.
Often appears as...
- apply to someone
- apply to a situation
verb
To use a rule, law, or piece of knowledge.
The judge must apply the law fairly.
Often appears as...
- apply the law
- apply a rule
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Action Required
When using 'apply', it usually means taking action to achieve something.
To improve, you must apply the feedback from your teacher.
Pro Tip 2/2Active Context
Use 'apply' when something actively connects to a task or goal.
Apply your learning to solve real-world problems.
Pro Tip 1/2Action Required
When using 'apply', it usually means taking action to achieve something.
To improve, you must apply the feedback from your teacher.
Pro Tip 2/2Active Context
Use 'apply' when something actively connects to a task or goal.
Apply your learning to solve real-world problems.
Pro Tip 1/2Action Required
When using 'apply', it usually means taking action to achieve something.
To improve, you must apply the feedback from your teacher.
Pro Tip 2/2Active Context
Use 'apply' when something actively connects to a task or goal.
Apply your learning to solve real-world problems.
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Meet the tardigrade, the...
their anti-drying technique, to survive other stresses. If we can understand how they, and other creatures, stabilize their sensitive biological molecules, perhaps we could apply this knowledge to help us stabilize vaccines, or to develop stress-tolerant crops that can cope with Earth's changing climate.
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The language of lying —...
The statement is short and direct, calling the child by name and addressing his role in her life. So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless.
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Your body language may...
is, can power posing for a few minutes really change your life in meaningful ways? This is in the lab, it's this little task, it's just a couple of minutes. Where can you actually apply this? Which we cared about, of course. And so we think where you want to use this is evaluative situations,
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How playing an...
especially the visual, auditory, and motor cortices. As with any other workout, disciplined, structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it
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The Uncertainty...
which govern those things we can see do not apply to those we cannot. I will not turn off my brain simply because you've decided the matter is settled. Well, then, if you don't start using your brain to observe what's right in front of you, you're going to get yourself killed.
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5 tips to improve your...
you may ask an expert for their advice, or seek other people's testimonies. Information gathering helps you weigh different options, moving you closer to a decision that meets your goal. apply the information, something you do by asking critical questions.
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How do pregnancy tests...
which transfers nutrients from mother to fetus. The test starts when urine is applied to the exposed end of the strip. As the fluid travels up the absorbent fibers, it will cross three separate zones, each with an important task.
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How I made the ultimate...
treating bottle some simple legs and printed them with Rick's help combining that with what I picked up at the workshop I made a set of legs that failed miserably once physics was applied to them they
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Cities That Are Saving...
being applied on a major scale singapore 2 million trees have been planted here in the last 45 years this city is now richer in species than any other in the world
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Ze Frank: Are you human?
This is the human test, a test to see if you are a human. Please raise your hand if something applies to you.
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Meet the tardigrade, the...
their anti-drying technique, to survive other stresses. If we can understand how they, and other creatures, stabilize their sensitive biological molecules, perhaps we could apply this knowledge to help us stabilize vaccines, or to develop stress-tolerant crops that can cope with Earth's changing climate.
Video examples
The language of lying —...
The statement is short and direct, calling the child by name and addressing his role in her life. So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless.
Video examples
Your body language may...
is, can power posing for a few minutes really change your life in meaningful ways? This is in the lab, it's this little task, it's just a couple of minutes. Where can you actually apply this? Which we cared about, of course. And so we think where you want to use this is evaluative situations,
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How playing an...
especially the visual, auditory, and motor cortices. As with any other workout, disciplined, structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it
Video examples
The Uncertainty...
which govern those things we can see do not apply to those we cannot. I will not turn off my brain simply because you've decided the matter is settled. Well, then, if you don't start using your brain to observe what's right in front of you, you're going to get yourself killed.
Video examples
5 tips to improve your...
you may ask an expert for their advice, or seek other people's testimonies. Information gathering helps you weigh different options, moving you closer to a decision that meets your goal. apply the information, something you do by asking critical questions.
Video examples
How do pregnancy tests...
which transfers nutrients from mother to fetus. The test starts when urine is applied to the exposed end of the strip. As the fluid travels up the absorbent fibers, it will cross three separate zones, each with an important task.
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How I made the ultimate...
treating bottle some simple legs and printed them with Rick's help combining that with what I picked up at the workshop I made a set of legs that failed miserably once physics was applied to them they
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Cities That Are Saving...
being applied on a major scale singapore 2 million trees have been planted here in the last 45 years this city is now richer in species than any other in the world
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Ze Frank: Are you human?
This is the human test, a test to see if you are a human. Please raise your hand if something applies to you.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
I think, in a way, I invented the term 'fight club' and that these things have always existed, but they never really had a label. Nobody had a language to apply to them. I created that language in two words and I've been paid a great deal of money for inventing two words and labeling something that has always been around.
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Chad le Clos
South African Athlete
My dad always taught me never to give up in my mind. You can never really beat me. It sounds ridiculous, but I will always come back for you. You can't beat someone who never gives up. I could lose 100 times to you, but I will always get you. I will die trying. This applies not only to swimming but to my life as well.
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James Wan
Australian Producer
It all comes down to what is best for those particular genres, and if you believe in the stories that you're telling and the characters that you like that you want to tell those stories with, you can pretty much apply it to any genre.
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Jennifer Hyman
American Businesswoman
I think sales is the most important skill set young people can learn. Understanding how to pitch an idea with confidence and secure a client are valuable skills that apply to every single aspect of business.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Just saying you are better than good won't make it so. But, when you understand what it takes to live the better than good life, and you apply yourself, your life will truly be better than good.
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Emily Watson
English Actress
When the time came to make a decision about what do in life, I found myself thinking that acting was the thing I loved to do, so I applied to drama school. And then, I didn't get in - twice.
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Yingluck Shinawatra
Politician
I will do everything by apply with all the legal and apply with the rule of law. And the main important thing that I have to be fairness to everyone, not just only one person.
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Erika Christensen
American Actress
There's no one who has more authority over my life than me. And I can learn things myself and how to communicate to other people and how to apply with the rules of life.
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Greta Garbo
Swedish Actress
Being a movie star, and this applies to all of them, means being looked at from every possible direction. You are never left at peace, you're just fair game.
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Jim Root
American Musician
Every experience you have in life can be applied to different things.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
I think, in a way, I invented the term 'fight club' and that these things have always existed, but they never really had a label. Nobody had a language to apply to them. I created that language in two words and I've been paid a great deal of money for inventing two words and labeling something that has always been around.
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Chad le Clos
South African Athlete
My dad always taught me never to give up in my mind. You can never really beat me. It sounds ridiculous, but I will always come back for you. You can't beat someone who never gives up. I could lose 100 times to you, but I will always get you. I will die trying. This applies not only to swimming but to my life as well.
Quote examples
James Wan
Australian Producer
It all comes down to what is best for those particular genres, and if you believe in the stories that you're telling and the characters that you like that you want to tell those stories with, you can pretty much apply it to any genre.
Quote examples
Jennifer Hyman
American Businesswoman
I think sales is the most important skill set young people can learn. Understanding how to pitch an idea with confidence and secure a client are valuable skills that apply to every single aspect of business.
Quote examples
Zig Ziglar
American Author
Just saying you are better than good won't make it so. But, when you understand what it takes to live the better than good life, and you apply yourself, your life will truly be better than good.
Quote examples
Emily Watson
English Actress
When the time came to make a decision about what do in life, I found myself thinking that acting was the thing I loved to do, so I applied to drama school. And then, I didn't get in - twice.
Quote examples
Yingluck Shinawatra
Politician
I will do everything by apply with all the legal and apply with the rule of law. And the main important thing that I have to be fairness to everyone, not just only one person.
Quote examples
Erika Christensen
American Actress
There's no one who has more authority over my life than me. And I can learn things myself and how to communicate to other people and how to apply with the rules of life.
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Greta Garbo
Swedish Actress
Being a movie star, and this applies to all of them, means being looked at from every possible direction. You are never left at peace, you're just fair game.
Quote examples
Jim Root
American Musician
Every experience you have in life can be applied to different things.
Example 1 of 10
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