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To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
example
to apply cream to a rash
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To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
example
to apply funds to the repayment of a debt
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To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
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We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem
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To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention
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To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.
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To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
example
I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender.
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To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.
example
That rule only applies to foreigners.
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To busy; to keep at work; to ply.
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To visit.