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apply

применять

Meaning of apply

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EN-UK/əˈplaɪ/
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apply with Russian translation

apply usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Try to apply the grammar rules when you speak.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

He can apply his skills to the new job immediately.

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apply belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

applyanwenden
studentStudent
examPrüfung
homeworkHausaufgabe
answer questionsFragen beantworten
ask questionsFragen stellen
deskSchreibtisch

apply synonyms

Related words worth learning together

use
broader and more general than 'apply'; common for tools, objects, or resources
carry out
to perform or complete a task or instruction; emphasizes execution
employ
more formal; often about methods/techniques (or to hire someone)
implement
to put into effect or carry out, often used for policies, systems or plans
practice
to perform repeatedly to gain skill; also a noun meaning habitual activity
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🇬🇧en

broader and more general than 'apply'; common for tools, objects, or resources

B1Very Often

Use a pencil to fill in the form.

C
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carry out

to perform or complete a task or instruction; emphasizes execution

B1Very Often

The team carried out the experiment successfully.

🇬🇧en

more formal; often about methods/techniques (or to hire someone)

B2Often

We employed a new strategy to increase sales.

🇬🇧en

to put into effect or carry out, often used for policies, systems or plans

B2Often

The company implemented a new policy last month.

🇬🇧en

to perform repeatedly to gain skill; also a noun meaning habitual activity

B1Very Often

She practices her English every day.

A
🇬🇧en
adopt

to take up or begin to use something (a method, idea, policy); implies a decision

B2Often

The company adopted a new approach to management.

D
🇬🇧en
deploy

to position or make effective use of resources or systems; often technical/strategic

B2Often

They deployed the new software across the network.

E
🇬🇧en
execute

to carry out or perform, often with precision or authority; formal

B2Often

They executed the project according to schedule.

E
🇬🇧en
exploit

to make use of something for advantage; can carry negative connotations when used about people

B2Often

They exploited the data to improve the algorithm.

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apply meaning: what does it mean?

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apply pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

apply is pronounced as /əˈplaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

apply definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Try to apply the grammar rules when you speak. Translation: Старайся применять правила грамматики, когда говоришь.

Is apply part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

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Is apply part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, apply (применять) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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