apply

[ uh-plahy ]

/ əˈplaɪ /

verb (used with object), ap·plied, ap·ply·ing.

to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent: to apply a theory to a problem.

to put to use, especially for a particular purpose: to apply pressure to open a door.

to bring into action; use; employ: He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop.

to use a label or other designation: Don't apply any such term to me.

to use for or assign to a specific purpose: He applied a portion of his salary each week to savings.

to put into effect: They applied the rules to new members only.

to devote or employ diligently or with close attention: to apply one's mind to a problem; to apply oneself to a task.

to place in contact with; lay or spread on: to apply paint to a wall; to apply a bandage to a wound.

to bring into physical contact with or close proximity to: to apply a match to gunpowder.

to credit to, as an account: to apply $10 to his account at the store.

verb (used without object), ap·plied, ap·ply·ing.

to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant: The argument applies to the case. The theory doesn't apply.

to make an application or request; ask: to apply for a job; to apply for a raise.

to lay or spread on: The plastic coating is easy to apply on any surface.

to be placed or remain in contact: This paint doesn't apply very easily.

Origin of apply

1350–1400; Middle English ap(p)lien < Anglo-French, Old French ap(p)lier < Latin applicāre, equivalent to ap- ap-¹ + plicāre to fold; see ply²

SYNONYMS FOR apply

3 utilize.

5 appropriate, allot, assign, dedicate.

12 petition, sue, entreat.

OTHER WORDS FROM apply

ap·pli·a·ble, adjective ap·pli·a·ble·ness, noun ap·pli·a·bly, adverb ap·pli·er, noun

pre·ap·ply, verb (used with object), pre·ap·plied, pre·ap·ply·ing. re·ap·ply, verb, re·ap·plied, re·ap·ply·ing. un·ap·pli·a·ble, adjective un·ap·pli·a·bly, adverb

Words nearby apply

applied, applied anatomy, applied kinematics, applied linguistics, appliqué, apply, appmt., appoggiatura, appoint, appointed, appointee

Example sentences from the Web for reapply

SAE must wait at least five years before it can reapply as a student organization, and KKG must wait four.

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In June Snowden will likely have to reapply for temporary asylum again in Russia.

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The president invited the company building the pipeline, TransCanada Corporation, to reapply, which it has done.

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Withdraw the electrodes frequently, to rest the eye, and then reapply them.

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If so, and the circulation is being interfered with, owing to the tightness of the bandage, reapply the bandage more loosely.

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British Dictionary definitions for reapply (1 of 2)

reapply

/ (ˌriːəˈplaɪ) /

verb -plies, -plying or -plied

(tr) to put or spread (something) on again reapply sunscreen frequently

(intr often foll by for) to put in an application or request again

British Dictionary definitions for reapply (2 of 2)

apply

/ (əˈplaɪ) /

verb -plies, -plying or -plied

(tr) to put to practical use; utilize; employ

(intr) to be relevant, useful, or appropriate

(tr) to cause to come into contact with; put onto

(intr often foll by for) to put in an application or request

(tr often foll by to) to devote (oneself, one's efforts) with diligence

(tr) to bring into operation or use the police only applied the law to aliens

(tr) to refer (a word, epithet, etc) to a person or thing

Derived forms of apply

applier, noun

Word Origin for apply

C14: from Old French aplier, from Latin applicāre to attach to

BROWSE DICTIONARY

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apply

verb (used with object), ap·plied, ap·ply·ing.

verb (used without object), ap·plied, ap·ply·ing.

Origin of apply

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British Dictionary definitions for reapply (1 of 2)

verb -plies, -plying or -plied

British Dictionary definitions for reapply (2 of 2)

verb -plies, -plying or -plied

Derived forms of apply

Word Origin for apply

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

apply

verb (used with object), ap·plied, ap·ply·ing.

verb (used without object), ap·plied, ap·ply·ing.

Origin of apply

SYNONYMS FOR apply

OTHER WORDS FROM apply

Words nearby apply

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verb -plies, -plying or -plied

British Dictionary definitions for reapply (2 of 2)

verb -plies, -plying or -plied

Derived forms of apply

Word Origin for apply

British Dictionary definitions for reapply (1 of 2)