apply
from Old French appliquer, from Latin applicare, meaning 'to attach, to join to'.
VERB
(1)
[/əˈplaɪ/en-US]
to make a formal request or to put something into operation for a specific purpose.
| 3rd_person_singular | past | present_participle |
|---|---|---|
| applies | applied | applying |
- She decided to apply for the job at the new company.
- You need to apply the rules consistently to ensure fairness.
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NOUN
(2)
[/əˈplaɪ/en-US]
Antonyms
rejection
a formal request to an authority, typically for something such as a job or admission.
| plural |
|---|
| applications |
- He submitted an application for the graduate program.
- The deadline for applications is next Friday.
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