Applying pressure to the wound helps stop the bleeding.
Applying pressure to the wound helps stop the bleeding.
English
apply
əˈplaɪ, ˈæp(ə)li
Meaning: to make a formal request; to be relevant; to put into operation
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | apply |
| 3rd person singular present | applies |
| Present participle | applying |
| Past | applied |
| Will future | will apply |
| Going-to future | going to apply |
| Imperative negative | don't apply / do not apply |
Example sentences
She decided to apply for the job.
She decided to apply for the job.
She applied for a research grant to study climate change.
She applied for a research grant to study climate change.
Applicants should have prior experience in the field before applying for the position.
Applicants should have prior experience in the field before applying for the position.
She applied for a student visa so she could study in the United Kingdom.
She applied for a student visa so she could study in the United Kingdom.
Usage Notes
Commonly used with 'for' when requesting a position, or 'to' when a rule is relevant to someone.
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