apply
gb/əplˈaɪ/ us/əplˈaɪ/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 600
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
A2
action
1
Make a formal request
To ask for something like a job or loan by filling out a form or writing a letter.
نمط الاستخدام:
to apply for [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' with 'apply for'. Use 'apply to' when naming the organization, and 'apply for' when naming the thing you want.
مرادفات
request (More general term for asking for something; may be less formal.)
أضداد
withdraw (To take back or cancel a request already made.)
تراكيب شائعة
apply for a job
|apply for a visa
|apply for a loan
|apply for permission
مواضيع
business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She decided to apply for the teaching position at the local school.
- You need to apply for a passport before your trip.
- Many students apply for scholarships to help pay for college.
- He applied for membership at the community center.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I will apply for a new job.
- She wants to apply for a visa.
- We can apply for help from the city.
- He will apply for the program.
فعل
A2
action
2
Put something onto a surface
To put something, like paint or cream, onto another thing.
نمط الاستخدام:
to apply [substance] to [surface]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may forget to use 'to' when naming the surface or object receiving the substance.
مرادفات
spread (Implies moving a substance over an area; less formal.)
أضداد
remove (To take away what has been put on.)
تراكيب شائعة
apply paint
|apply cream
|apply pressure
|apply glue
مواضيع
daily life
|science
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin before going outside.
- He applied pressure to stop the bleeding.
- The artist carefully applied paint to the canvas.
- Please apply glue evenly across the surface.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I will apply cream to my hands.
- She applies paint to the wall.
- He applies pressure to the cut.
- We must apply glue to the paper.
فعل
B1
action
3
Use knowledge or method
To use an idea, rule, or skill in real life.
نمط الاستخدام:
to apply [rule/method/knowledge] to [situation/problem]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physically putting something on; here it means using an idea or skill.
مرادفات
use (A more general and less formal term for putting something into action.)
أضداد
ignore (To not use or follow the method, rule, or knowledge.)
تراكيب شائعة
apply the law
|apply logic
|apply knowledge
|apply skills
مواضيع
education
|work
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- We need to apply this theory to our experiment.
- The new law will be applied equally to all citizens.
- She applied her computer skills to solve the problem quickly.
- Teachers should help students apply what they learn in class.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I can apply this rule to my homework.
- She applies her skills at work.
- We apply new ideas in our project.
- He applies what he learns in school.
فعل
B1
state
4
Be relevant or suitable
To be true or right for someone or something.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] applies to [someone/something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' (be relevant) with 'apply for' (request). The meaning changes completely.
مرادفات
pertain (More formal and less common term with similar meaning.)
أضداد
exclude (To deliberately not include someone or something under the rule.)
تراكيب شائعة
rule applies to everyone
|applies equally
|applies specifically
مواضيع
daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- These safety rules apply to all employees.
- That advice doesn’t apply to children under five.
- The discount only applies to online orders.
- This law applies equally to men and women.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The rule applies to me.
- It does not apply to you.
- The discount applies to students.
- This law applies to drivers.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
apply
IPA
GB/əplˈaɪ/
US/əplˈaɪ/
المقاطع والنبر
ap - ply (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ply)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: apply
- 3rd Person Singular: applies
- Present Participle: applying
- Past: applied
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
applies
verb
applying
verb
applied
verb
Core family
Related words
reapply
verb
appliance
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
inapplicable
adjective
Advanced or less common
applicability
noun
applicator
noun
تعبيرات
apply for
1/əplˈaɪ fɚ/
phrasal verb
Formally request something
To ask officially for something like a job or visa.
أمثلة
- She plans to apply for a new passport next week.
- You should apply for that scholarship before the deadline.
apply to
1/əplˈaɪ tə/
phrasal verb
Send application / be relevant
To send your request to an organization; also means something is true for someone or something.
أمثلة
- I want to apply to three different universities.
- This rule applies to all drivers on the road.