applying
English meaning: Applying
Definition
To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
Example
“to apply cream to a rash”
Another example: “By applying a little pressure to the wound, she stopped the bleeding.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The present participle of 'apply'. Several senses: putting something on a surface ('applying paint'), making a formal request ('applying for a job'), and putting a rule or method into practice ('applying the theory'). Often followed by 'for', 'to', or no preposition. Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'applicare' (to attach to, join), from 'ad-' (to) + 'plicare' (to fold), via Old French 'aplier'.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- applying for
- applying pressure
- applying the rules
- applying sunscreen
- worth applying
- applying yourself
Word Forms
apply (v); applied; applies; applying; application (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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