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apply
/əˈplaɪ/

apply

🇺🇸 American English
/əˈplaɪ/
🇬🇧 British English
/əˈplaɪ/
🇷🇺 Russian
[prʲimʲɪnˈjatʲ]
Meaning of apply

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Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/əˈplaɪ/
CEFRB1
How important is this wordoften
apply

When to use apply

apply knowledge

применять знания

apply skills

применять навыки

apply rules

применять правила

apply methods

применять методы

apply theory

применять теорию

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🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Старайся применять правила грамматики, когда говоришь.

Try to apply the grammar rules when you speak.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он может применять свои навыки на новой работе сразу.

He can apply his skills to the new job immediately.

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applyприменять
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

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What's the difference between apply / use / carry out / employ / implement / practice

🇬🇧English
apply

basic, general use: to put something to use for a purpose

B1Very Often

Apply this cream twice a day.

Наносите этот крем два раза в день.

🇬🇧English

broader and more general than 'apply'; common for tools, objects, or resources

B1Very Often

Use a pencil to fill in the form.

Используйте карандаш, чтобы заполнить бланк.

C
🇬🇧English
carry out

to perform or complete a task or instruction; emphasizes execution

B1Very Often

The team carried out the experiment successfully.

Команда успешно провела эксперимент.

🇬🇧English

more formal; often about methods/techniques (or to hire someone)

B2Often

We employed a new strategy to increase sales.

Мы применили новую стратегию для увеличения продаж.

🇬🇧English

to put into effect or carry out, often used for policies, systems or plans

B2Often

The company implemented a new policy last month.

Компания внедрила новую политику в прошлом месяце.

🇬🇧English

to perform repeatedly to gain skill; also a noun meaning habitual activity

B1Very Often

She practices her English every day.

Она практикует английский каждый день.

A
🇬🇧English
adopt

to take up or begin to use something (a method, idea, policy); implies a decision

B2Often

The company adopted a new approach to management.

Компания приняла новый подход в управлении.

D
🇬🇧English
deploy

to position or make effective use of resources or systems; often technical/strategic

B2Often

They deployed the new software across the network.

Они развернули новое ПО по сети.

E
🇬🇧English
execute

to carry out or perform, often with precision or authority; formal

B2Often

They executed the project according to schedule.

Они выполнили проект согласно графику.

E
🇬🇧English
exploit

to make use of something for advantage; can carry negative connotations when used about people

B2Often

They exploited the data to improve the algorithm.

Они использовали данные для улучшения алгоритма.

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How to pronounce apply and what this word means

apply translation: применять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce apply

/əˈplaɪ/

apply translation

применять

apply examples

Try to apply the grammar rules when you speak.

apply transcription

/əˈplaɪ/, /əˈplaɪ/

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apply meaning: what does it mean?

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apply pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

apply is pronounced as /əˈplaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

apply definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Try to apply the grammar rules when you speak. Translation: Старайся применять правила грамматики, когда говоришь.

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