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apply

The correct spelling is apply.

How to pronounce apply

/əˈplaɪ/
verb

IPA: /əˈplaɪ/

Say it like: App-lee

The correct spelling is apply. To lay or place; to put (one thing to another) For example: "to apply cream to a rash"

Usage Examples

to apply cream to a rash

to apply funds to the repayment of a debt

We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
  2. 2.To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
  3. 3.To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
  4. 4.To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention
  5. 5.To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.

adjective

  1. 1.Resembling apples, apple-like.
  2. 2.Of, or pertaining to, apples.

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