apply for — to make a formal request for something, especially a job, course of study, or official position
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a formal request for something, especially a job, course of study, or official position
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈplaɪ fɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My cat somehow applied for a CEO position and got an interview next week.
- She plans to apply for three different universities this fall.
- I'm too lazy to apply for anything, so I applied for a 'Professional Procrastinator' position.
apply for
VERB[/əˈplaɪ fɔːr/]
to make a formal request for something, especially a job, course of study, or official position
a well-dressed young professional hands a folder containing resume papers to a smiling receptionist behind a desk. The candidate stands confidently while extending the documents forward with both hands. The receptionist reaches out to accept the application materials with a welcoming gesture. This exchange represents the formal submission process for the desired position. Other candidates sit in chairs nearby holding their own application folders. The receptionist points toward a seating area indicating where to wait for the next step. someone making a formal request for a job position through proper application procedures
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'applicare', meaning 'to attach' or 'to bring into contact with'. Over time, the meaning evolved to 'to devote effort' and 'to make a formal request', eventually forming the phrasal verb 'apply for' when combined with the preposition 'for', meaning 'to submit a formal request for'.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + plicare (fold) = 'to fold toward' or 'to attach'; the addition of 'for' (preposition indicating purpose or recipient) creates the phrasal verb 'apply for', meaning to submit a formal application or request for something.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat somehow applied for a CEO position and got an interview next week.”
“She plans to apply for three different universities this fall.”
“I'm too lazy to apply for anything, so I applied for a 'Professional Procrastinator' position.”
“You need to apply for a work permit before starting your new job.”
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