apply to — to request something formally, especially in writing
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to request something formally, especially in writing
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈplaɪ tuː/
Example Sentences
- My cat tried to apply to Harvard, but they said meowing wasn't a valid language test score.
- She decided to apply to three different companies this month.
- The new dress code applies to everyone, even the CEO who loves wearing flip-flops.
apply to
VERB[/əˈplaɪ tuː/]
to request something formally, especially in writing
💡 Concept
🎵 Rhyme
Apply to dream schools, await their reply to you, while others supply to those who made it through!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/əˈplaɪ tuː/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈplaɪ tuː/
🌳Etymology
Prefixap--
Rootply
🎵Rhyme
reply tocomply tosupply to
reply to
comply to
supply to
🔗Collocations
apply to university
apply to a job
rules apply to everyone
apply to the position
policy applies to all
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat tried to apply to Harvard, but they said meowing wasn't a valid language test score.”
“She decided to apply to three different companies this month.”
😄 Fun example
“The new dress code applies to everyone, even the CEO who loves wearing flip-flops.”
“Students must apply to the program before the deadline.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
requestpetition forseeksubmit toregister for
Antonyms
withdraw fromrejectdecline
Related
applicationapplicantapplicableapplied
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