apply

US /əˈplaɪ/
UK /əˈplaɪ/
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to make a formal application or request

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You should apply for the job by Friday.
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Many students apply to multiple universities.
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requestpetitionbidseekput in for
2.

to put or spread (something) on a surface

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Please apply sunscreen generously before going outside.
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The artist carefully applied paint to the canvas.
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put onspreadrub insmearlay on
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to be relevant or appropriate to (something)

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This rule does not apply to all cases.
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The same principles apply to both situations.
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be relevantpertainrelateconcernbear on
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