English · Word Candidate

apply

/əˈplaɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: applies · applying · applied

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đặt hoặc để một thứ lên một thứ khác

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Verb

to apply cream to a rash

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng hoặc áp dụng cho một mục đích cụ thể

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Verb

to apply funds to the repayment of a debt

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “apply” mean?

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

Is “apply” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.