Utilizing or employing a tangible object
“I will try to apply these principles to my everyday life.”
Present participle for to be applicable or relevant
“The house rules apply to everyone who chooses to live here.”
Present participle for to put a layer of (something) on a surface
“We used rollers to apply a fresh coat of paint to our walls.”
Present participle for to make a formal application or request
“You will need to apply for a license before you can drive a car.”
Present participle for to apply for a job, role or position
“When an opportunity to apply for the role of a school SENCO presented itself, I did not hesitate to apply for the position.”
(apply oneself) Present participle for to work hard or commit to an objective
“You need to apply yourself to your training if you want to succeed.”
The utilization of something
The act of applying or laying on a substance
The act of inflicting or something inflicted
The act of imposing a rule, regulation, fees, etc.
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