Apply

Synonyms of apply

• use
• employ
• utilize

Antonyms of apply

• remove
• abstain
• refrain

Collocations of apply

apply for

Frequency: 80 %

She decided to apply for the job at the new company.

apply to

Frequency: 75 %

He needs to apply to the university before the deadline.

apply online

Frequency: 60 %

You can easily apply online for the course.

apply pressure

Frequency: 50 %

The company decided to apply pressure on the suppliers for better deals.

apply makeup

Frequency: 40 %

She likes to apply makeup before going out.

Idiomatic Expressions for apply

• Phrase: apply pressure
  Meaning: to exert force or influence on someone or something in order to achieve a desired outcome
  Usage: The government is applying pressure on the company to comply with environmental regulations.