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'apply' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'apply' with 20 example sentences.


apply verb

: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

: be pertinent or relevant or applicable

: ask (for something)

: coat, cover or smear a surface with

: be applicable to; as to an analysis

: give or convey physically

: avail oneself to

: ensure observance of laws and rules

: refer (a word or name) to a person or thing

: apply oneself to


  • That rule doesn't apply in this situation.
  • I'm going to apply for that job.
  • In the end, I decided not to apply for that job.
  • We are applying butter to our bread.
  • He applied for the job and got it.
  • Are you still thinking about applying to Harvard?
  • I'd like to apply for citizenship.
  • The rule only applies to foreigners.
  • Why does she apply olive oil on her lashes?
  • I'm going to apply for a scholarship.
  • The old rules don't apply.
  • Apply this cream to your face.
  • I applied for membership in the association.
  • Is this the first time you've applied for a loan?
  • Apply some ice to the injured area to reduce swelling.
  • I haven't decided which job to apply for.
  • Regardless of age, anybody can apply for it.
  • More students apply to the university than can be accepted.
  • She applied for the membership in a golf club.
  • Today's pure mathematics is tomorrow's applied mathematics.
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