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Added 9 October 2026

apply

/əˈplaɪ/ verb

In Latin: applicō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about apply at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose.
use your head!
Be pertinent or relevant or applicable.
The same laws apply to you!
Ask (for something).
He applied for a leave of absence

Origin

Inherited from Middle English aplien, borrowed from Old French applier, from Latin applicō, from ad- + plicō (“fold; arrive”). See applicant, ply.

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