To apply
Example: She applies for a position at the company
Definition
"To apply" means to make a formal request or seek to be considered for something, such as a job, position, or opportunity. It often involves submitting necessary documents or information to be evaluated by the relevant authority or organization.
Etymology
The verb "to apply" comes from the Latin word 'applicare,' meaning 'to attach to' or 'to join.' Over time, it evolved in English to mean putting oneself forward for consideration, like 'applying' effort or oneself to a task. Did you know it originally had a physical sense of pressing or joining things together?
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"To apply" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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