How to Use "Apply" with Example Sentences

apply (v): to request something in writing; to use; to make a situation relevant

Listen to the Lesson | Listen with pause

Used with adverbs:

"The rules apply equally to all students."
(equally)

"The example directly applies to this situation."
(directly, specifically)

"The directions say to liberally apply the lotion onto the skin."
(liberally, evenly, directly, sparingly, lightly)

Used with nouns:

"She applies lipstick while driving."
(lipstick, make-up, eye shadow, mascara, cosmetics)

"The artist decided to apply more paint."
(paint, ink, color)

"We have to apply more force to knock down this wall."
(force, effort, muscle)

"Farmers often apply fertilizer to their fields."
(fertilizer, manure)

"To solve this puzzle, we have to apply our minds."
(minds, brain, knowledge, logic)