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apply verb (applies, applied, applying) 1 intrans to make a formal request, proposal or submission, eg for a job. 2 to put something on to something else. 3 to put or spread something on a surface • applied three coats of paint. 4 intrans to be relevant or suitable • thinks the rules don't apply to her. 5 to put (a skill, rule, theory, etc) to practical use • Try to understand the principles before applying the theory.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin applicare to attach.

apply oneself to something to give one's full attention or energy to (a task, etc).

apply verb (applies, applied, applying) 1 intrans to make a formal request, proposal or submission, eg for a job. 2 to put something on to something else. 3 to put or spread something on a surface • applied three coats of paint. 4 intrans to be relevant or suitable • thinks the rules don't apply to her. 5 to put (a skill, rule, theory, etc) to practical use • Try to understand the principles before applying the theory.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin applicare to attach.

apply oneself to something to give one's full attention or energy to (a task, etc).

apply verb (applies, applied, applying) 1 intrans to make a formal request, proposal or submission, eg for a job. 2 to put something on to something else. 3 to put or spread something on a surface • applied three coats of paint. 4 intrans to be relevant or suitable • thinks the rules don't apply to her. 5 to put (a skill, rule, theory, etc) to practical use • Try to understand the principles before applying the theory.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin applicare to attach.

apply oneself to something to give one's full attention or energy to (a task, etc).