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British English/əˈplaɪ/
American English/əˈplaɪ/
Russian transcription[prʲimʲɪnˈjatʲ]
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apply usage examples

🇷🇺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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apply belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

applyприменять
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

apply synonyms

Related word breakdowns

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

how to pronounce apply

/əˈplaɪ/

apply translation

применять

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Try to apply the grammar rules when you speak.

apply transcription

/əˈplaɪ/, /əˈplaɪ/

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

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

Is apply part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

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