applying

[əˈplaɪɪŋ]

applying Definition

  • 1make a formal application or request.
  • 2put or spread (a substance) on a surface.

Using applying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "applying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I am applying for the job.

  • Example

    She applied for a scholarship.

  • Example

    He applied for a loan at the bank.

  • Example

    I am applying sunscreen to my skin.

  • Example

    She is applying makeup to her face.

  • Example

    He is applying paint to the walls.

applying Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for applying

Phrases with applying

  • devote oneself to a particular task or course of study

    Example

    If you apply yourself, you can pass the exam.

  • make a formal request for something

    Example

    I am going to apply for a visa to visit the United States.

  • be relevant or applicable to

    Example

    These rules apply to everyone, regardless of their age or gender.

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Summary: applying in Brief

The verb 'applying' [əˈplaɪɪŋ] has two main meanings. The first is to make a formal application or request, as in 'I am applying for the job.' The second is to put or spread a substance on a surface, as in 'She is applying makeup to her face.' Phrases like 'apply oneself' and 'apply for' expand on these meanings, while 'apply to' means to be relevant or applicable to something.