apply
/əˈplaɪ/
ap · ply
ə · ˈplaɪ
English Definition
v. to make a formal request
Significado en Español
aplicar, solicitar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
áp dụng, nộp đơn
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Example Sentence
She plans to apply for the scholarship.
她打算申请这项奖学金。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “apply”:
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A
withdraw
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B
cancel
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C
petition
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D
refuse
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C — petition.
“apply” means v. to make a formal request
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She decided to ______ for the summer job at the little bookstore.
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A
quit
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B
refuse
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C
apply
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D
ignore
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C — apply.
“apply” means v. to make a formal request
Common questions about “apply”
What does “apply” mean?
apply — v. to make a formal request. In Chinese: 申请，应用.
How do you pronounce “apply”?
apply is pronounced /əˈplaɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ap · ply.
How do you use “apply” in a sentence?
She plans to apply for the scholarship. (她打算申请这项奖学金。)
What are synonyms for “apply”?
submit, request, use — all close in meaning to apply (v. to make a formal request).
Is “apply” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. apply appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
