Meanings (ES + gloss)
aplicar
To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
He said, and to the sword his throat applied.
to apply cream to a rash
aplicar • emplear • utilizar
To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
to apply funds to the repayment of a debt
aplicarse
To work diligently and attentively.
My parents say I could do well in school if I would apply myself.
dirigirse
To address oneself; to refer.
On applying to the assessors, I am surprised to learn that they cannot at once name a dozen in the town who own their farms free and clear.
sacred vows […] applied to grisly Pluto
aplicar a • optar a • postularse para • presentarse para • solicitar
To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" or "at" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender.
Most of the colleges she applied to were ones she thought she had a good chance of getting into.
aplicar a • aplicarse • convenir • cuadrar • valer
To pertain or be relevant.
That rule only applies to foreigners.
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