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aplicar-se

[ɐ.pli.ˈkaɾ-sə]
verb
to apply oneself; to be applicable
1. to devote oneself with effort and dedication to something
She applies herself to her studies with great dedication.
Ela se aplica aos seus estudos com grande dedicação.
2. to be relevant or applicable to a particular situation or person
This rule does not apply to you.
Esta regra não se aplica a você.
3. to put oneself into action; to engage in an activity
He applied himself to learning the language.
Ele se aplicou em aprender o idioma.
Synonyms
dedicar-seesforçar-seenvolver-seconcernirdizer respeitovaler para
Antonyms
negligenciardesistirabandonardesaplicar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicar-se
Standard usage in both reflexive senses (dedication and applicability)
Portugal
aplicar-se
Standard usage; commonly used in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

aplicar-se a fundo
aplicar-se completamente
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