apply
gb/əplˈaɪ/ us/əplˈaɪ/
A2
Inglês
~ 600
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
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.
Padrão de uso:
to apply for [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' with 'apply for'. Use 'apply to' when naming the organization, and 'apply for' when naming the thing you want.
Sinónimos
request (More general term for asking for something; may be less formal.)
Antónimos
withdraw (To take back or cancel a request already made.)
Colocações
apply for a job
|apply for a visa
|apply for a loan
|apply for permission
Temas
business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Verbo
A2
action
2
Put something onto a surface
To put something, like paint or cream, onto another thing.
Padrão de uso:
to apply [substance] to [surface]
Erro comum:
Learners may forget to use 'to' when naming the surface or object receiving the substance.
Sinónimos
spread (Implies moving a substance over an area; less formal.)
Antónimos
remove (To take away what has been put on.)
Colocações
apply paint
|apply cream
|apply pressure
|apply glue
Temas
daily life
|science
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Verbo
B1
action
3
Use knowledge or method
To use an idea, rule, or skill in real life.
Padrão de uso:
to apply [rule/method/knowledge] to [situation/problem]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physically putting something on; here it means using an idea or skill.
Sinónimos
use (A more general and less formal term for putting something into action.)
Antónimos
ignore (To not use or follow the method, rule, or knowledge.)
Colocações
apply the law
|apply logic
|apply knowledge
|apply skills
Temas
education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Verbo
B1
state
4
Be relevant or suitable
To be true or right for someone or something.
Padrão de uso:
[something] applies to [someone/something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' (be relevant) with 'apply for' (request). The meaning changes completely.
Sinónimos
pertain (More formal and less common term with similar meaning.)
Antónimos
exclude (To deliberately not include someone or something under the rule.)
Colocações
rule applies to everyone
|applies equally
|applies specifically
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The rule applies to me.
- It does not apply to you.
- The discount applies to students.
- This law applies to drivers.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
apply
IPA
GB/əplˈaɪ/
US/əplˈaɪ/
Sílabas e acento
ap - ply (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ply)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: apply
- 3rd Person Singular: applies
- Present Participle: applying
- Past: applied
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
apply for
1/əplˈaɪ fɚ/
phrasal verb
Formally request something
To ask officially for something like a job or visa.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- I want to apply to three different universities.
- This rule applies to all drivers on the road.