A2 verb Neutral #393 am häufigsten

apply

/əˈplaɪ/

To officially request something like a job, a place at a school, or a document, usually by sending a form. It also means to spread or put something onto a surface, or to use a rule or idea in a specific situation.

Beispiele

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1

I need to apply some sunscreen to my face before we go outside.

I need to put sun cream on my face before going out.

2

Please apply for your visa at least one month before your trip.

Request your travel document officially one month in advance.

3

If you just apply yourself, you can finish this project in an hour.

If you work hard and focus, you can finish quickly.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
application
Verb
apply
Adverb
appliedly
Adjektiv
applicable
Verwandt
applicant
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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'App' on your phone. You have to 'apply' or request the download so you can 'apply' or use its features.

Schnelles Quiz

She decided to ____ for a position at the local hospital.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: apply

Beispiele

1

I need to apply some sunscreen to my face before we go outside.

everyday

I need to put sun cream on my face before going out.

2

Please apply for your visa at least one month before your trip.

formal

Request your travel document officially one month in advance.

3

If you just apply yourself, you can finish this project in an hour.

informal

If you work hard and focus, you can finish quickly.

4

Scientists apply these formulas to calculate the distance of stars.

academic

Scientists use these mathematical rules for calculations.

5

Our company decided to apply a new policy regarding remote work.

business

The business decided to implement a new rule about working from home.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
application
Verb
apply
Adverb
appliedly
Adjektiv
applicable
Verwandt
applicant

Häufige Kollokationen

apply for a job to seek employment officially
apply pressure to push down on something
apply a rule to follow a law or guideline
apply to college to request a place at a university
apply a cream to rub a lotion onto the skin

Häufige Phrasen

apply for

to make a formal request for something

apply to

to be relevant or to send a request to a person/place

apply yourself

to work hard and focus your attention

Wird oft verwechselt mit

apply vs reply

Reply means to answer someone, while apply means to request something or use something.

apply vs supply

Supply means to provide something, whereas apply means to request or put something on.

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Nutzungshinweise

When you are asking for a job or a permit, always use 'apply for'. When you are sending that request to a specific person or organization, use 'apply to'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget the preposition 'for' and say 'I want to apply a job' instead of the correct 'I want to apply for a job'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'App' on your phone. You have to 'apply' or request the download so you can 'apply' or use its features.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'applicare', which means to join, attach, or connect.

Grammatikmuster

apply for + noun (a job, a permit) apply to + person/place (the manager, the university) apply + noun + to + noun (cream to skin, rules to life)
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Kultureller Kontext

In English-speaking countries, applying for a job usually requires a formal document called a CV or Resume.

Schnelles Quiz

She decided to ____ for a position at the local hospital.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: apply

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