verb To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
to apply cream to a rash
verb To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
to apply funds to the repayment of a debt
verb To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relevant.
We need to apply the skills we’ve learned to solve this problem.
verb To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently or with attention.
verb To work diligently and attentively.
My parents say I could do well in school if I would apply myself.
verb To address oneself; to refer.
verb To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" or "at" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender.