Synonym: administer, ask, petition, put on, request. Similar words: apply to, apply for, supply, apple, application, supplier, comply, reply. Meaning: [ə'plaɪ] 
v. 1. put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose 2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable 3. ask (for something) 4. apply to a surface 5. be applicable to; as to an analysis 6. give or convey physically 7. avail oneself to 8. ensure observance of laws and rules 9. refer (a word or name) to a person or thing 10. apply oneself to.
v. 1. put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose 2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable 3. ask (for something) 4. apply to a surface 5. be applicable to; as to an analysis 6. give or convey physically 7. avail oneself to 8. ensure observance of laws and rules 9. refer (a word or name) to a person or thing 10. apply oneself to. 
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(1) Apply yourself to true riches; it is shameful to depend upon silver and gold for a happy life. 
(2) Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum.
(3) You should apply in person / by letter.
(4) First apply shampoo to hair and then rinse thoroughly.
(5) When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat.
(6) Apply the paint with a fine brush.
(7) I want to apply for the job.
(8) The government intends to apply economic sanctions.
(9) People who apply for housing benefit must be means-tested.
(10) I apply to get into your life.
(11) Apply the glue liberally to both surfaces.
(12) Students apply for admission to a particular college.
(13) You should apply immediately, in person or by letter.
(14) Apply the wallpaper paste with a roller.
(15) These principles apply equally in all cases.
(16) Apply some medicine to his wound.
(17) Apply polish with a soft brush.
(18) Apply the glue evenly over both surfaces.
(19) Wet your hair and apply the shampoo.
(20) She affirmed her intention to apply for the post.
(21) I am continuing to apply for jobs.
(22) Apply pressure to the nose by pinching the nostrils firmly together.
(23) Places are strictly limited, so you should apply as soon as possible.
(24) Normal competition rules apply.
(25) Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association?
(26) If you wish for further explanation, you'd better apply in person to the director.
(27) He made up his mind to apply for membership in the Party.
(28) Both boys and girls can apply to join the choir. Sentencedict.com
(29) I want to bring out the secrets of nature and apply them for the happiness of man. I don't know of any better service to offer for the short time we are in the world.
(30) After 15 years in the USA, he has finally decided to apply for American citizenship.
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