apply
/əˈplaɪ/verb
उच्चारण अप्लाइ
आवेदन करना, अर्ज़ी देना
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[I] ~ (to sb/sth) (for sth)
to make a formal request, usually in writing, for a job, a place at college or permission
आवेदन करना, अर्ज़ी देना
- Radhika applied for the post of clerk.
- You must apply to the university before 30 June.
- Students can apply online for the scholarship.
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- He applied to three colleges and got into one.
- You can apply for a passport at the regional office.
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[I] ~ (to sb/sth)
to be relevant to or affect a particular person or situation
लागू होना
- The new rule applies to all candidates.
- What I said does not apply to you.
- This discount applies only to books bought in January.
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- The law applies to everyone, rich or poor.
- Does the rule apply to students of the second year as well?
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[T] ~ sth (to sth)
to use something or make it work in a particular situation
(नियम, ज्ञान को) काम में लाना, प्रयोग करना
- Apply the rule of subject-verb agreement here.
- The court applied the law strictly.
- Try to apply what you learn in class to real life.
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- The engineer applied a new method to repair the road.
- We should apply the same standard to every candidate.
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[T] ~ sth (to sth)
to put a substance such as paint, cream or pressure on a surface
(क्रीम, रंग) लगाना; (दबाव) डालना
- Apply the ointment twice a day.
- Apply the brakes gently.
- Apply a thin layer of paint to the wall.
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- The doctor told her to apply cold water to the burn.
- He applied pressure to stop the bleeding.
Synonyms put on spread rub in
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[T] ~ yourself (to sth/to doing sth)
to work hard at something with full attention
(किसी काम में) पूरा ध्यान और मेहनत लगाना
- If you apply yourself, you can clear the exam this year.
- He decided to apply himself fully to the last month of preparation.
- She applied herself to her studies and passed with distinction.
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- If you apply yourself to music every day, you will improve.
- He never applied himself to anything for long.
Synonyms concentrate on devote yourself to
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
apply for + job / loan / visa
Apply for names what you are requesting.
आप जिस चीज़ का अनुरोध करें, उसके लिए 'apply for' आता है।
- Radhika applied for a bank job.
- He applied for a loan to buy a tractor.
apply to + person / institution
Apply to names the person or place that receives the application.
आवेदन जिस व्यक्ति या संस्था को दिया जाए, उसके लिए 'apply to' आता है।
- She applied to three colleges.
- Apply to the principal for leave.
apply to + sb / sth (be relevant)
Apply to also means to be relevant to a person or a situation.
'Apply to' का अर्थ किसी व्यक्ति या स्थिति पर लागू होना भी है।
- This concept applies to all nouns.
- The new rule does not apply to senior citizens.
apply + sth + to / on sth
Apply meaning to put on a surface or use takes the object and to; on is also heard for a surface.
सतह पर लगाने या प्रयोग करने के अर्थ में 'apply' के बाद object और 'to' आता है।
- Apply the paint to the wall evenly.
- Apply what you learn to real life.
apply yourself (to sth)
Apply yourself means to work hard at something.
'Apply yourself' का अर्थ किसी काम में पूरी मेहनत लगाना है।
- If you apply yourself, you will pass the exam.
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apply + for
for a jobfor leavefor a passportfor admissionfor a scholarship
- He applied for a passport at the regional office.
adverb + apply
directlyequallygenerallystrictlyonline
- The rule applies equally to everyone.
apply + noun
pressurethe brakesa ruleknowledgeointment
- The driver applied the brakes suddenly.
apply + preposition
toforwithin writingin person
- You must apply in writing to the registrar.
“More examples 5
- Radhika applied online for the SSC exam.
राधिका ने SSC परीक्षा के लिए online आवेदन किया।
- The doctor told him to apply the ointment twice a day.
डॉक्टर ने उससे कहा कि वह मरहम दिन में दो बार लगाए।
- This offer applies only to new customers.
यह ऑफ़र केवल नए ग्राहकों पर लागू होता है।
- Students should apply grammar concepts while writing.
विद्यार्थियों को लिखते समय grammar के concepts का प्रयोग करना चाहिए।
- Applicants may apply in person or by post.
आवेदक व्यक्तिगत रूप से या डाक द्वारा आवेदन कर सकते हैं।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ He applied a job in the bank.
✓ He applied for a job in the bank.
Apply needs for before the thing requested.
माँगी गई चीज़ से पहले 'apply' के साथ 'for' चाहिए।
✗ I applied to the leave from the principal.
✓ I applied to the principal for leave.
Use to for the person and for for the thing requested.
व्यक्ति के लिए 'to' और माँगी गई चीज़ के लिए 'for' आता है।
✗ He applied his job.
✓ He applied for his job, or he applied himself to his job.
Apply cannot take job directly as an object.
'Apply' का object सीधे 'job' नहीं हो सकता।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
ap·ply
?Which word?
apply to or apply for?
You apply to a person or an organization and apply for a thing you want: 'apply to the bank for a loan', 'apply to the university for admission'. A rule applies to people.
व्यक्ति या संस्था को apply to और जो चीज़ चाहिए उसके लिए apply for, जैसे 'apply to the bank for a loan', 'apply to the university for admission'। नियम लोगों पर apply to होता है।
§Grammar and usage
Preposition question, asked very often: apply to (a person or body) for (a thing); a rule applies to.
Preposition के प्रश्नों में यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: apply to (व्यक्ति या संस्था) for (चीज़); नियम applies to होता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Apply yourself.
Idiom 'apply yourself' भी पूछा जाता है।