Apply: meaning, definitions and examples
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apply
[ ษหplaษช ]
job application process
To make a formal request for something, such as a job, by filling out a form or writing a letter.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| apply |
When you are using something in a specific way.
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| submit |
Typically used in formal contexts when handing in documents or materials for review or approval.
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| put in |
Often used in informal situations when someone is submitting a request or effort toward something.
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| seek |
Used in formal or literary situations when looking for something intangible like advice, help, or permission.
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Examples of usage
- She decided to apply for the position of marketing manager.
- I applied online for the scholarship.
- He applied to several universities for admission.
- The deadline to apply for the job is next Friday.
- You should apply early to increase your chances of acceptance.
Translations
Translations of the word "apply" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aplicar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคพเคเฅ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช anwenden
๐ฎ๐ฉ menerapkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐััะพัะพะฒัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ stosowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฉ็จใใ (ใฆใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท appliquer
๐ช๐ธ aplicar
๐น๐ท uygulamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฉํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุทุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ pouลพรญt
๐ธ๐ฐ pouลพiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ็จ (ๅบ็จ)
๐ธ๐ฎ uporabiti
๐ฎ๐ธ beita
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปะดะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแงแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษtbiq etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ aplicar
Etymology
The word 'apply' originated from the Latin word 'applicare', which means 'to attach'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to put to use' or 'to make a formal request'. The usage of 'apply' in the context of job applications became popular in the early 20th century as formal job application processes became more common.
See also: appliance, applicability, applicable, applicant, applicants, application, applicator, applied, applier, applying, inapplicability, inapplicable, misapplication, misapply.