apply verb (WORK HARD) ... If you apply yourself to something, you work hard at it, directing your abilities and efforts in a determined way so that you succeed.
apply verb (REQUEST) ... to request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form: apply for We've applied for a grant to get ...
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