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applies
[/əˈplaɪz/]
verb
aplica
1.
Third person singular present tense of 'apply': to make a formal request or submit an application
She applies for a new job every month.
Ela se candidata a um novo emprego a cada mês.
2.
To put something into practical use or operation
He applies the brakes carefully.
Ele aplica os freios com cuidado.
3.
To be relevant or suitable to a particular situation or person
This rule applies to everyone in the office.
Esta regra se aplica a todos no escritório.
4.
To spread or lay on a surface
She applies makeup every morning.
Ela aplica maquiagem todas as manhãs.
Synonyms
submits
uses
employs
relates
pertains
Antonyms
removes
dismisses
withdraws
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aplica
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aplica
Standard usage, no regional variations
São Paulo
aplica
Standard usage, no regional variations
Portugal
aplica
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
applies oneself
applies pressure
applies force
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