APPLY


Meaning of APPLY in English

■ verb ( applies , ~ing , applied )

1》 make a formal request.

↘put oneself forward as a candidate for a job.

2》 be relevant.

↘bring into operation or use.

3》 put (a substance) on a surface.

4》 ( ~ oneself ) work hard.

Derivatives

applier noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. aplier , from L. applicat- , applicare 'fold, fasten to'.

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